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Description
Achlydosa Glandulosa is a plant species belonging to the family Boraginaceae. It is commonly known as hairy-fruit forget-me-not, glandular forget-me-not, or hairy-seed forget-me-not. This plant species is native to the western region of North America, including California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. It grows up to 30 cm in height and produces small blue flowers. The plant is an annual or biennial herb and has a hairy texture.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Achlydosa |
Appearance
Achlydosa Glandulosa has a hairy texture and produces small blue flowers. The leaves of the plant are lance-shaped and hairy, with the lower leaves being larger than the upper leaves. The plant’s stem is also hairy and can grow up to 30 cm in height. The flowers of the plant are small and have five blue petals. They grow in clusters on the top of the stem and bloom in the late spring and early summer.
Care Guide
To care for Achlydosa Glandulosa, it is important to provide it with the proper water, fertilization, soil, sunlight, and hardiness zone conditions.Water: The plant needs regular watering, and the soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged.Fertilization: Fertilization should be done once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.Soil: The plant prefers well-draining soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.Sunlight: The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.Hardiness Zones: The plant is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Achlydosa Glandulosa can be affected by spider mites, whiteflies, and aphids. It is also susceptible to root rot, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.
Habitat
Achlydosa Glandulosa is native to the western region of North America, including California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The plant is found in open and disturbed areas, such as fields, meadows, and roadsides.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Achlydosa Glandulosa a perennial or an annual plant?
A: Achlydosa Glandulosa is an annual or biennial plant.
Q: What is the ideal pH range for the soil for Achlydosa Glandulosa?
A: The plant prefers well-draining soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
Q: What are the common pests and diseases that affect Achlydosa Glandulosa?
A: The plant can be affected by spider mites, whiteflies, and aphids. It is also susceptible to root rot, powdery mildew, and leaf spot.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Achlydosa Glandulosa?
A: The plant is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Related Plants
Here are some plants related to Achlydosa Glandulosa:
- Achlydosa elata
- Achlydosa tenella
- Achlydosa tenuifolia
References
- https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ACGL4
- https://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/forb/acgla/all.html
- https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ACGL4
