Nature lovers, it's my entry to the #amazingnaturecontest; so I will like to introduce you all to the specific plant which is prominent because of its habitat and distinctive traits;
About;
This positive phototactic plant belongs to an herbaceous family and is well known because of its fluffy follicles.
Scientific name;
Taraxacum officials
Common name;
Dandelion
Habitat;
It grows ubiquitous but in particular moist places are suitable for its development; you can see this plant along with the highways and in fields, its wild plant.
Distinct identity;
As it's an herbaceous plant its peculiar part is its manifestation that glances like delicate fur; whenever it's being tickled it flies away along with its seeds.
Suitable conditions for growth;
Its growth is being exhibited in spring but once the plant commences the development it's rapid and can fill the entire space in few days as the leaves are widespread and it has a taproot
Life cycle;
It can be produced asexually by a specific process known as apomixis in which there is no cross-fertilization requirement; the dispersal of seeds with the assistance of wind or pollen agents can cause the dispersal and germination of the fresh plant.
Significance;
- It's used as food items and consumed in the salads
- It can be used in the medicinal field; it's rich in magnesium, calcium, and other micronutrients; it's implied as to its laxative.
- It's a bug attractant and thereby empowers nourishment and food to these individuals.
Where did I found it and why?
Long ago while I was striving to uncover the different and unique herbs for clasping them in my herbarium I found it while a visit. Although saving it in dried form was not a manageable job for me but I strived my best and I got achievement in making this dream of mine true. Back in my childhood, I love to take hold of this plant while it was gliding; I have had a myth that someone from the sky sends it's to me so whenever I had a horrible mood I got up and amassed them to relax.don't laugh I was much silly.
Why this amazing nature is important for me;
Although each aspect of nature is unique and extraordinary but hey the relaxing feature rehabilitate ones mind as this described feature gives me mental peace it pulls me back into the phase where there are no responsibility and burden and I a free bird.
Final thoughts,
Dandelion plant face objection because of their no economic implication but a higher rate of growth but accordance to me if they are not beneficial they are neither destructive too; each part of this environment is significant and you shouldn't discard them as we have to assemble an ecosystem where each biotic and abiotic factor can demonstrate it's function; enjoy the nature and love the nature.
pardon me if had made some mistake; it's almost the start of my new journey here although I am a zoologist yet plants are my love Hehe, see you in the next post. images are being taken and edited by me.
