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Dwarf cornflower
Crocodylium pumilio
Dwarf cornflower is a diminutive, yet strikingly distinctive plant known for its compact growth habit and thick, glossy leaves that resemble the scales of a crocodile, hinting at its evocative name. It thrives in humid environments where its succulent-like features allow it to retain water, adapting well to variations in moisture. The often vibrant, spiky flowers of dwarf cornflower emerge in conditions that mirror its native tropical climate, adding a splash of color to its surrounding greenery.
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Attributes of Dwarf cornflower
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Dwarf cornflower
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Distribution of Dwarf cornflower
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Native to the northeast regions of Africa and parts of southern Europe, dwarf cornflower has extended its presence into southern Europe, where it is now introduced. This plant thrives across a variety of habitats in its original and expanded range, having adapted to environments outside its indigenous territory.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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Bistort
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Dwarf cornflower
Crocodylium pumilio
Dwarf cornflower is a diminutive, yet strikingly distinctive plant known for its compact growth habit and thick, glossy leaves that resemble the scales of a crocodile, hinting at its evocative name. It thrives in humid environments where its succulent-like features allow it to retain water, adapting well to variations in moisture. The often vibrant, spiky flowers of dwarf cornflower emerge in conditions that mirror its native tropical climate, adding a splash of color to its surrounding greenery.
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Key Facts About Dwarf cornflower
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Attributes of Dwarf cornflower
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Leaf type
Deciduous
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Scientific Classification of Dwarf cornflower
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Distribution of Dwarf cornflower
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Distribution Map of Dwarf cornflower
Native to the northeast regions of Africa and parts of southern Europe, dwarf cornflower has extended its presence into southern Europe, where it is now introduced. This plant thrives across a variety of habitats in its original and expanded range, having adapted to environments outside its indigenous territory.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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