Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Chelone [1897]

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genus_en: Turtlehead

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Family: Plantaginaceae

family_ja: オオバコ

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description_en: Genus of about 6 species of perennials from moist woodland, prairies, and mountains of North America, valued for their strong growth and weather-resistant flowers. Turtleheads have a stiff, erect habit, and produce opposite pairs of simple, toothed, hairless leaves. The white, pink, or purple flowers, borne in short, dense, terminal racemes, from late summer to mid-autumn, are tubular and 2-lipped, with a beard on the inside of each lower lip. They are showy plants for a late summer border.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in early spring. Divide in spring. Root soft tip cuttings in late spring or early summer.

pests_en: Susceptible to damage from slugs and snails.

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comment:

comment_ja: スピードリオン(?)

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

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