Euryops - #209
"Euryops pectinatus"
- Type-The shrub is classified as an Angiosperm.
- Origin-The Euryops Pectinatus was originated in the country of South Africa (KEW, 2013).
- Species of Animal/Plant that occur there - The Euryops Pectinatus is not prone to insects or other harmful diseases (Online Plant..., 2013).
- Ethnobotany-The Euryops calls for only moderate amounts of water, and grows more rapidly under full sun. It is wise to prune the Euryops Pectinatus every so often to maintain the beauty of the shrub (KEW, 2013).
- Fruit-The fruit of the Euryops only contains one seed. The shrub also has a layer of pappus on the exterior, with a color of either white or brown (KEW, 2013).
- Leaf Pattern-The leaves are approximately 40-100 mm in length. The evergreen shrub also has leaves that are pinnate in arrangement, which have a unique texture of softness and fuzziness (KEW, 2013). Another special characteristic of the Euryops' leaves is that they point towards the sky.
- Type of Bark-The bark on the Euryops Pectinatus is basically nonexistent. The entire shrub is composed of stems that point out in different directions and does not really have the characteristic of bark.
Current Research:
The Euryops Pectinatus is a rather small shrub that is full of unique characteristics. The bright yellow and golden daisies give the shrub a lot of life when it is in bloom. The intricate green leaves are very tiny and even have a hint of frosty white on their exterior. The Euryops Pectinatus has a wonderful contrast of green and yellow. The Shape that it forms is circular and round. Flowers poke out in every direction to provide a lot of beauty for the environment.
Creative Writing:
The Euryops Pectinatus shines bright with its golden daises but is not too extreme. The leaves are green but is slightly neutralized with some hints of lighter shades of grey and white. Insects and other small creatures who dive into this shrub would be in a whole new world because of its eccentric leaves. The leaves would act as an amusement park for lady bugs and flies, with all of the twists and turns that belong to them. An insect climbing on the shrub would be like a person climbing a ladder, with all of its segmented leaves and branches that act as an obstacle. Plants and shrubs like the Euryops, are what gives nature and the universe its beauty and mysteriousness.
The Euryops Pectinatus is a rather small shrub that is full of unique characteristics. The bright yellow and golden daisies give the shrub a lot of life when it is in bloom. The intricate green leaves are very tiny and even have a hint of frosty white on their exterior. The Euryops Pectinatus has a wonderful contrast of green and yellow. The Shape that it forms is circular and round. Flowers poke out in every direction to provide a lot of beauty for the environment.
Creative Writing:
The Euryops Pectinatus shines bright with its golden daises but is not too extreme. The leaves are green but is slightly neutralized with some hints of lighter shades of grey and white. Insects and other small creatures who dive into this shrub would be in a whole new world because of its eccentric leaves. The leaves would act as an amusement park for lady bugs and flies, with all of the twists and turns that belong to them. An insect climbing on the shrub would be like a person climbing a ladder, with all of its segmented leaves and branches that act as an obstacle. Plants and shrubs like the Euryops, are what gives nature and the universe its beauty and mysteriousness.
References:
Pictures:
http://luirig.altervista.org/naturaitaliana/viewpics.php?title=Euryops+pectinatus
http://a4dibbleplants.co.nz/euryops-pectinatus-p-450.html
http://www.aphotoflora.com/af_euryops_pectinatus_golden_daisy_bush.html
Information:
KEW. Euryops Pectinatus (Golden Daisy Bush). Retrieved October 26, 2013 fromhttp://www.kew.org/plants-fungi/Euryops-pectinatus.htm
Online Plant Guide. 2013. Euryops Pectinatus/Yellow Daisy Bush. Retrieved October 26, 2013 from http://www.onlineplantguide.com/Plant- Details/889/
Pictures:
http://luirig.altervista.org/naturaitaliana/viewpics.php?title=Euryops+pectinatus
http://a4dibbleplants.co.nz/euryops-pectinatus-p-450.html
http://www.aphotoflora.com/af_euryops_pectinatus_golden_daisy_bush.html
Information:
KEW. Euryops Pectinatus (Golden Daisy Bush). Retrieved October 26, 2013 fromhttp://www.kew.org/plants-fungi/Euryops-pectinatus.htm
Online Plant Guide. 2013. Euryops Pectinatus/Yellow Daisy Bush. Retrieved October 26, 2013 from http://www.onlineplantguide.com/Plant- Details/889/