Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1944

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Lamiaceae

Family ja: シソ

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Description en: Genus of 4 species of erect, branching annuals and short-lived perennials found in fallow fields and on stony slopes from the Mediterranean to N.W. India. The 4-sided stems bear opposite, simple, rounded to ovate, incised or scalloped, mid- to pale green leaves. From summer to autumn, small, tubular, 2-lipped, hooded flowers, with expanded, bell-shaped calyces, are borne in whorls from the upper leaf axils. Grow in a mixed or annual border; the unusual flower spikes are useful for dried flower arrangements.

Hardiness en: Half hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in early or mid-spring, or in situ in late spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Comment ja: モルセラ

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:58