Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Diphylleia [1992]

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Family: Berberidaceae

family_ja: メギ

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description_en: Genus of 2 or 3 species of rhizomatous perennials found in woodland and by mountain streams in Japan and North America. They produce large, peltate, dark green leaves and terminal cymes of 6-petalled, bowl-shaped white flowers that quickly lose their petals. Grow in a woodland or peat garden.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide rhizomes in spring.

pests_en: Slugs and snails eat resting buds and young growth.

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Berberidaceae メギ科 Show
PB2 Berberidaceae メギ科 Show
PB3 Berberidaceae メギ科 Show

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