Woodland threadstem facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pterostegia drymarioides
Scientific classification
Genus:	Pterostegia
Species:	drymarioides

Pterostegia is a special group of plants with only one species in it: Pterostegia drymarioides. This tiny plant has many fun names like woodland threadstem, woodland pterostegia, fairy mist, or fairy bowties. It's known for being very small and delicate.

Where Does Fairy Mist Grow?

This plant is native to the western United States, including California. You can also find it in Baja California and parts of Northwestern Mexico. It loves to grow in shady spots.

Favorite Places to Find It

You'll often see fairy mist covering the ground like a carpet. It grows in cool forests, especially under bigger trees. It also likes chaparral woodlands, which are areas with shrubs and small trees. Sometimes, it even hides under other plants! You might also spot it in shaded parts of desert areas.

What Does Woodland Threadstem Look Like?

Pterostegia drymarioides is a very small plant. It's an annual plant, which means it lives for only one growing season. It can spread out or climb a little.

Stems and Leaves

Its stems are super thin and have tiny hairs. The leaves are small, too. They can be shaped like a heart or have small rounded parts, called lobes. These tiny leaves can be green or even a pretty pink color. The plant often spreads out in a thin layer on the ground. Sometimes, it forms small patches here and there.

Tiny Pink Flowers

This delicate plant also has tiny, bright pink flowers. They add a pop of color to its small size.