Calepina irregularis

Scientific description

Taxon: Calepina irregularis
Class: Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Subclass: Rosidae
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Common name: Irregular calepine

Origin:
Europe, Western Asia, North Africa.

Description:
Calepina irregularis is an annual plant growing 30 to 80 cm tall with a spreading habit and ascending stems. Basal leaves form a rosette, while upper leaves are oblong, entire or sometimes toothed, and clasp the stem. Flowering occurs from April to July, with small white flowers arranged in narrow elongated clusters. It is a common plant found in cultivated fields and wastelands across Central and Southern Europe, Western Asia, and Algeria.

Propagation:
Mainly reproduces by seeds naturally dispersed.

Ecology:
Occurs in open, often disturbed habitats such as cultivated fields, fallow land, and roadside edges. Prefers light, well-drained soils and temperate to Mediterranean climates.

Use:
No known significant uses. It is a common wild plant without recognized food or medicinal value.

Creative writing inspired by Calepina irregularis

Irregular Hawthorn

In a quiet corner of the forest, there was a little plant called the Irregular Hawthorn. Unlike the other plants, its leaves were all different: some were long, some round, some smooth and some jagged - the other plants often laughed at it.

“Look at those leaves! they're so messy!” said the oaks and ferns. “You'll never be as elegant as we are.” Hawthorn felt sad, but deep down she knew there was something special about her.

One hot afternoon, a bolt of lightning struck the forest, starting a fire. Plants and animals panicked, running in all directions to escape. Smoke filled the air and all hope seemed lost. But then a surprising thing happened: the irregular Hawthorn began to give off a sweet, fresh scent. The animals smelled it and followed the aroma, which led them to a nearby river, far from the fire.

Thanks to Hawthorn, many lives were saved. When the fire was finally extinguished, the plants that had mocked Hawthorn now looked at her with admiration. “Thanks to you, the forest is alive,” said an old oak. Irregular Hawthorn no longer felt sad. She had learned that difference was not a flaw, but her greatest strength.

From that day on, Hawthorn continued to grow in the heart of the forest, reminding everyone that being unique can save the day.

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