Details of genus: Retama [1237]
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Family: Fabaceae
family_ja: マメ
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description_en: Genus, related to Genista, of 4 species of deciduous shrubs found on sandy and rocky soils in the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean, and W. Asia. They have willowy, dark green stems with alternate, mid-green leaves that soon fall, and pea-like, yellow or white flowers borne in dense, axillary racemes. R. monosperma, the only species usually cultivated, has an elegant, arching habit and fragrant flowers. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow in a sheltered border or at the base of a warm, sunny wall.
hardiness_en: Half hardy.
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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in 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 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show |