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The stem of the fireflower produces a white, milky [[Wikipedia:Latex|latex]] known as {{Feyandya|{yaďvøþärß} |[[yadyavyauthar|yadyävøþär]]}} that contains [[pyrofloratoxin]], a [[Wikipedia:Functional analogue (chemistry)|functional analogue]] to [[Wikipedia:capsaicin|capsaicin]], the chemical which produces the heat in peppers. This latex is also present in the leaves, and is pumped through them mixed with the plant's sap. | The stem of the fireflower produces a white, milky [[Wikipedia:Latex|latex]] known as {{Feyandya|{yaďvøþärß} |[[yadyavyauthar|yadyävøþär]]}} that contains [[pyrofloratoxin]], a [[Wikipedia:Functional analogue (chemistry)|functional analogue]] to [[Wikipedia:capsaicin|capsaicin]], the chemical which produces the heat in peppers. This latex is also present in the leaves, and is pumped through them mixed with the plant's sap. | ||
The stems generally produce one [[Wikipedia:flower_head|flower head]] each. These flower heads have some thirty to sixty [[Wikipedia:Ray florets]] surrounding many [[Wikipedia:Disc florets]]. They bloom starting in late spring and will remain in bloom generally through late fall. The [[Wikipedia:pappus|pappus]] is shorter than those of the ''Aster'' and consists of bristles very similar to those of ''Erigeron''. The flowers themselves will secrete yadyavyauthar, creating a milky ring at the edge of the florets. | The stems generally produce one [[Wikipedia:flower_head|flower head]] each. These flower heads have some thirty to sixty [[Wikipedia:Ray florets|ray florets]] surrounding many [[Wikipedia:Disc florets|disc florets]]. They bloom starting in late spring and will remain in bloom generally through late fall. The [[Wikipedia:pappus|pappus]] is shorter than those of the ''[[Wikipedia:Aster|Aster]]'' and consists of bristles very similar to those of ''Erigeron''. The flowers themselves will secrete yadyavyauthar, creating a milky ring at the edge of the florets, and the milky latex infuses the [[Wikipedia:Bract#Involucral_bracts|involucre]] as well. | ||
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Revision as of 20:11, 10 March 2022
| Igniferculla vulgara | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Tracheophytes |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Igniferculla |
| Species: | I. vulgara |
| Binomial name | |
| Igniferculla vulgara | |
Igniferculla vulgara (Fireflower, Common Fireflower; Огнѥводръжава обьща; Yaharan: Template:Feyandya /ˈs͢ʃɛɪ̯t͡ʃu(ʊ̯)/) is a Lower Borosan species of the family Asterceae, and considered the archetypical member of its genus, Igniferculla. It is native to the Yahara, and is commonly grown as an ornamental and as a culinary herb.
Etymology
The binomial for the common fireflower is derived from the Latin ignifer, which means "bringer of fire", referring to the spicy heat of the leaves and the milk of the stem, -culla, the feminine diminuative, and vulgara, meaning "common". The Yaharan name Template:Feyandya is likely derived from Proto-Yaharan *stʔiħr̩ː "burn" and *sqjo "blossom, flower, radiance".
Description
The fireflower is a perennial herbaceous plant that spreads by means of underground rhizomes. It grows up to 72 centimeters in height, with simple, alternating leaves which vary from having an elliptic to obtuse shape. The leaf edges are gently serrated, and the leaf as a whole has longitudinal venation. These can grow up to 10 centimeters long and 6 centimeters wide at the base of the stem, gradually decreasing in size going up the stem.
The stem of the fireflower produces a white, milky latex known as Template:Feyandya that contains pyrofloratoxin, a functional analogue to capsaicin, the chemical which produces the heat in peppers. This latex is also present in the leaves, and is pumped through them mixed with the plant's sap.
The stems generally produce one flower head each. These flower heads have some thirty to sixty ray florets surrounding many disc florets. They bloom starting in late spring and will remain in bloom generally through late fall. The pappus is shorter than those of the Aster and consists of bristles very similar to those of Erigeron. The flowers themselves will secrete yadyavyauthar, creating a milky ring at the edge of the florets, and the milky latex infuses the involucre as well.