Transmontane sand-verbena facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Transmontane sand-verbena |
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Abronia exalata |
The Abronia turbinata, also known as the transmontane sand-verbena, is a cool flowering plant. It belongs to the four o'clock family, which is a group of plants known for their colorful flowers. You can find this plant growing naturally in the eastern parts of California and Oregon, and also in western Nevada. It loves to grow in dry, open areas like deserts and high plateaus.
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What Does Transmontane Sand-Verbena Look Like?
The transmontane sand-verbena is usually an annual plant. This means it grows from a seed, flowers, produces new seeds, and then dies all within one year. It can grow upright or spread out along the ground. Its stems can reach up to about 50 centimeters (almost 20 inches) long.
Leaves and Flowers
This plant has several thick, green leaves. They are usually somewhat oval-shaped or almost round. Each leaf can be a few centimeters wide.
The flowers of the transmontane sand-verbena are quite interesting! They grow in clusters that look like a half-sphere or spread out. These clusters sit on top of special stalks called peduncles, which can be several centimeters long. Each cluster can have up to 35 small flowers.
Flower Color and Shape
The flowers are usually white, but some can have a pretty pinkish color. Each tiny flower is a narrow tube, about 2 centimeters (less than an inch) long. At the end of the tube, the flower suddenly spreads out into a lobed shape. This part is called the corolla.
Fruit and Seeds
After the flowers bloom, the plant produces small fruits. These fruits are only a few millimeters long. They have hollow, inflated "wings" that help them spread their seeds. This design helps the seeds travel further, allowing new plants to grow in different places.
