Wedgeleaf horkelia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wedgeleaf horkelia |
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Horkelia
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cuneata
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Horkelia cuneata, also known as the wedgeleaf horkelia, is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the rose family. This plant is special because it grows only in California. You can find it in coastal areas with special shrubs (called chaparral) and sandy places.
What is Wedgeleaf Horkelia?
The wedgeleaf horkelia is a plant that lives for many years. It grows in clumps or spreads out like a mat. Its stems are usually green or red and can stand straight up. They can reach a height of up to 70 centimeters (about 2.3 feet).
Leaves and Stems
The leaves of this plant look a bit like fern leaves. They can be as long as 30 centimeters (about 1 foot). Each large leaf is made up of many smaller, oval-shaped parts called leaflets. These leaflets are about one or two centimeters long and have tiny teeth along their edges. Both the leaves and the stems often feel quite hairy.
Flowers of the Plant
The plant has several flowers grouped together. Each flower has small, pointed leaf-like parts called bractlets. It also has wider parts called sepals that bend backward. The sepals and the five white petals might have a bright pink color. In the middle of the flower, there are ten stamens, which make pollen. There are also up to 60 tiny pistils, which are the female parts of the flower.
