Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Oenanthe L. [2091]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Apiaceae

family_ja: セリ

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description_en: Genus of about 30 species of moisture-loving, hairless perennials from wet meadows, marshland, and shallow water in the N. hemisphere, South Africa, and Australia. Most have alternate, pinnate leaves and bear compound umbels of small, star-shaped white flowers, each with 5 notched petals. They are suitable for damp soil in a bog garden, or for planting as ground cover near a stream or pool. In frost-prone areas, grow tender species in a cool greenhouse. In some species, all parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested; some species are deadly. O. javanica is the exception; it is grown as a vegetable in areas where it grows naturally.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender; O. javanica often survives temperatures to -10°C (14°F).

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propagation_en: Divide in late spring, as growth begins. Take stem-tip cuttings in spring.

pests_en: Susceptible to aphids, and may be damaged by slugs and snails.

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comment: N temp., Indomal. to Australia

comment_ja: セリ

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

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