Foothill triteleia facts for kids
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Triteleia lilacina, also known as the foothill triteleia, is a beautiful flowering plant. It belongs to a group of plants called monocots.
Where Does the Foothill Triteleia Live?
This special plant only grows in California. It is found in the Central Valley and the nearby Sierra Nevada foothills. It likes to grow on dry hillsides. You can often find it where the soil is volcanic.
What Does the Foothill Triteleia Look Like?
The foothill triteleia is a perennial wildflower. This means it lives for more than two years. It grows from a special underground bulb called a corm. It usually has two or three leaves at its base. These leaves can be up to 40 centimeters (about 16 inches) long. They are about 2 centimeters (less than an inch) wide.
Its Flowers Up Close
The plant has a tall, straight stem. This stem can grow up to 60 centimeters (about 2 feet) high. At the top of the stem, many flowers grow together in a cluster. This cluster is called an inflorescence. It looks a bit like an umbel, which is shaped like an umbrella.
Each flower sits on a small stalk called a pedicel. These stalks can be up to 5 centimeters long. The flowers are white and shaped a bit like a bowl. In the center of each flower, you can see shiny, clear spots. The flower has six stamens. These are the parts that hold pollen. The tips of the stamens, called anthers, are purplish.
