Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1095

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Genus en: Globe daisy

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Plantaginaceae

Family ja: オオバコ

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Description en: Genus of about 20 species of mat- or hummock-forming, mainly evergreen perennials or subshrubs, mostly found in open, rocky habitats around the Mediterranean, often at high altitudes. They produce leathery, simple, entire or sharply toothed leaves and tiny, 2-lipped flowers in dense, spherical heads. Globe daisies are suitable for a rock garden, trough, or alpine house; the more robust are also useful in wall plantings.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in an open frame in autumn. Root individual rosettes in spring or early summer.

Pests en: May be damaged by slugs and snails.

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41