Symphoricarpos mollis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Symphoricarpos mollis |
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Symphoricarpos
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mollis
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The creeping snowberry (also called Symphoricarpos mollis) is a cool plant that grows low to the ground. People also call it the Southern California snowberry or trip vine. It's a type of shrub and belongs to the Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae). You can find this plant in western North America, all the way from British Columbia in Canada down to California in the USA. It also grows inland in places like Nevada and Idaho.
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Where the Creeping Snowberry Grows
This shrub is quite tough! It likes warm places and can handle a lot of sunshine or even lots of shade. You will often see it in chaparral areas, which are places with many shrubs and dry summers. It especially likes to grow near coastlines.
How the Creeping Snowberry Grows
The creeping snowberry is a low-growing shrub. Its stems spread out along the ground for several feet. However, the plant itself usually stays pretty short, only about 1.5 feet tall. This plant can make new plants in two ways:
- It sends out underground stems called rhizomes. These stems can grow new plants.
- It also grows from seeds.
Leaves and Stems
The leaves of the creeping snowberry grow in pairs, one across from the other. The stems are flexible, which means they can bend easily without breaking.
Flowers and Fruits
This plant has pretty bunches of flowers. They are usually red or pink and shaped like little bells. After the flowers, the plant grows round, white, or slightly pink fruits.
Even though the fruits are not usually harmful to eat, they don't taste good at all. They have a strange, soapy texture because they contain something called saponins. So, it's best not to try eating them!
