Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1097

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

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Family: Fabaceae

Family ja: マメ

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Description en: Genus of about 20 species of perennials from a range of moist or dry habitats in the Mediterranean, tropical Asia, and North and South America, occurring in diverse habitats from dry scrub to swampland. They have pinnate, rarely 3-palmate, sticky-glandular leaves, and pea-like flowers borne in axillary racemes or spikes. G. glabra is a coarse but interesting plant suitable for a wild garden or informal border; its roots are the source of liquorice.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers outdoors in spring or autumn. Divide roots, each with one or more growth buds, in early spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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