Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Cimicifuga Wernish [127]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Bugbane, Cohosh

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Ranunculaceae

family_ja: キンポウゲ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 18 species of erect, clump-forming perennials from N. temperate regions, usually found in moist, shady grassland, woodland, or scrub. They have alternate, ternate to 3-ternate leaves. The numerous, white or cream flowers, occasionally pink-tinged, and usually 1-2cm (1/2-3/4in) long, have 2-5 small petals and prominent tufts of stamens. They are crowded together in slender, bottlebrush-like racemes or panicles, which are followed by greenish white, then brown, star-shaped follicles. Some are unpleasantly scented. They are suitable for a moist border or woodland.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, to germinate the following spring. Divide in spring.

pests_en: Trouble free.

description_ja:

comment: N.temperate

comment_ja: サラシナショウマ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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