Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Geissorhiza [1917]

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Family: Iridaceae

family_ja: アヤメ

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description_en: Genus of 60-70 species of erect, cormous perennials from dry lowland sand to moist upland areas in southern Africa. Leaves are basal, lance-shaped, linear, or thread-like, and often curled. Flowers are usually funnel-shaped, and are borne in 1- or 2-sided spikes, with leaf-like bracts, in spring. In frost-prone areas, grow at the base of a warm wall with winter protection, or in a temperate greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a bed or border.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame when ripe; separate offset corms when dormant.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: ゲイスソリザ

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

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