Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:plant
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tumbleweed
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
summer to fall
|
| gptkbp:climate |
adapted to arid climates
|
| gptkbp:common_name |
Russian thistle
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
not threatened
|
| gptkbp:controls |
fibrous root system
limited biological control agents |
| gptkbp:cultivation |
can be cultivated for erosion control
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
used in traditional medicine by some cultures
|
| gptkbp:disease_resistance |
some herbivores avoid it due to toxicity
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
widespread in arid regions
|
| gptkbp:drought_tolerance |
high
|
| gptkbp:edibility |
young leaves edible when cooked
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
can affect local ecosystems
contains oxalates may expand its range with climate change |
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Amaranthaceae
|
| gptkbp:flower_color |
greenish
small clusters of flowers |
| gptkbp:fruit_type |
achene
seeds can remain viable in the soil for years |
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
high genetic diversity observed
|
| gptkbp:genus |
Salsola
|
| gptkbp:growth_habit |
annual herb
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
dry, disturbed areas
|
| gptkbp:height |
up to 1 meter
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Salsola tragus
|
| gptkbp:land_use |
used in land reclamation projects
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
used in xeriscaping
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
requires light for germination
|
| gptkbp:leaf_arrangement |
alternate leaves
narrow and linear |
| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:North_America
|
| gptkbp:p_hpreference |
alkaline soils
|
| gptkbp:pests |
generally resistant to pests.
|
| gptkbp:pollinators |
wind-pollinated
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Salsola_soda
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
studied for its ecological impact
|
| gptkbp:seed_dispersal |
wind and animals
produces many seeds per plant |
| gptkbp:species |
C4 photosynthesis
|
| gptkbp:sugar_content |
moderate
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
forms relationships with mycorrhizal fungi
|
| gptkbp:type_of |
green to reddish
erect and branched |
| gptkbp:uses |
forage for livestock
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
invasive species in some regions
|