Once upon a time, in a sun-drenched meadow, a little Tuberaria plant grew. With its vibrant yellow petals and delicate fragrance, it captivated the hearts of all who laid eyes on it. Legend had it that this enchanting flower possessed the power to grant wishes. People flocked from far and wide to make their desires known to the humble Tuberaria. As the little plant joyfully fulfilled each wish, it spread happiness and hope throughout the land. Through its simple presence, the Tuberaria taught the world the immense significance of even the smallest acts of kindness.
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Short Description
Tuberaria is a genus of about 12 species of annual or perennial plants in the rockrose family Cistaceae, native to western and southern Europe. They occur on dry, stony sites, often close to the sea.
The leaves are in a rosette at the base of the plant, and then in opposite pairs up the stem; they are simple oval, 2–5 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. The flowers are 2–5 cm diameter, with five petals, yellow with a red spot at the base of each petal, the red spot acting as a ‘target’ for pollinating insects.
Tuberaria species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the Coleophora case-bearers C. confluella (recorded on T. guttata) and C. helianthemella (recorded on T. lignosa).
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