Details of genus: Agrostemma [1876]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Corn cockle
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Family: Caryophyllaceae
family_ja: ナデシコ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 2-4 species of erect, branching annuals from scrub, stony slopes, and cultivated fields in S. Europe, the Mediterranean, and W. Asia. They have linear, opposite leaves and, in summer, bear usually solitary, 5-petalled, open trumpet-shaped flowers with long-toothed calyces. The stems are slender and covered with a soft down. Grow in a wildflower or cottage garden, or in containers. The flowers are suitable for cutting and are attractive to bees. Seeds may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in situ as soon as ripe, or in early spring; thin seedlings to 23-30cm (9-12in) apart. For summer-flowering container plants, sow seed in autumn, overwinter in a cold frame, and then pot on the following spring.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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comment:
comment_ja: ムギセンノウ
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Caryophyllaceae | ナデシコ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Caryophyllaceae | ナデシコ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Caryophyllaceae | ナデシコ科 | Show |