Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2157

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

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Family: Fabaceae

Family ja: マメ

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Description en: Genus of about 15 species of deciduous and evergreen, sometimes semi-evergreen shrubs, occasionally trees, found in scrub or light woodland in S. W, Europe, the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, and N. Africa. They have alternate, 3-palmate leaves and are valued for their broom-like yellow flowers, which are borne in terminal, sometimes congested racemes on the previous year’s growth in spring or summer. Grow in a sunny shrub border in frost-free climates, or against a warm, sunny wall in frost-prone areas.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41