Details of genus: Micromeria [1165]
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Family: Lamiaceae
family_ja: シソ
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description_en: Genus of about 70 species of annuals, perennials, and dwarf, evergreen shrubs (which at one time included species now placed in the genus Acinos). They occur in dry, rocky sites in the Mediterranean region, the Caucasus, and S.W. China. The ovate, linear, or lance-shaped, often aromatic, light to dark green leaves are arranged in opposite pairs. Spike-like racemes ofÅ@small, tubular, 2-lipped, white to purple flowers are produced in short-stalked whorls in summer. Micromeria species are suitable for a rock garden, or at the front of a mixed border.
hardiness_en: Hardy to -10°C (14°F).
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propagation_en: Sow seed of perennials in containers in a cold frame in spring; sow seed of annuals in situ in late spring. Divide perennials in spring. Root soft-wood cuttings in early summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show |