Details of genus: Heliopsis [1921]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Ox eye
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accepted:
Family: Asteraceae
family_ja: キク
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 12 or 13 species of perennials found in dry prairies and open woodland in North America. They have stiff, branching stems with opposite, ovate to lance-shaped, toothed, 3-veined, mid- or dark green leaves. The solitary, terminal, sunflower-like flowerheads are usually yellow and to 8cm (3in) across. Unlike the ray-florets of sunflowers (Helianthus), those of Heliopsis are fertile. Use in a herbaceous or mixed border, or in informal plantings. Ox eyes also provide long-lasting cut flowers.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Divide in spring or autumn. Root basal cuttings in spring.
pests_en: Young shoots are prone to slug damage.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: キクイモモドキ
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Phylogenetic definition:
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 | Asteraceae | キク科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Asteraceae | キク科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Asteraceae | キク科 | Show |