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Details of Genus: Biarum

ID: 2221

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

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Family: Araceae

Family ja: サトイモ

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Description en: Genus of 15 species of small, tuberous perennials from open ground and maquis in the Mediterranean region and W. Asia. In autumn, they produce hooded, often malodorous spathes at ground level, followed by broadly ovate to spoon-shaped or lance-shaped leaves. They are best grown in a bulb frame or cold greenhouse except B. tenuifolium, which may be grown outside at the base of a sunny wall, and increases rapidly.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13°C (55°F) in autumn or spring, and prick out seedlings as soon as possible. Separate tubers in summer.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Araceae サトイモ科 Show
PB2 Araceae サトイモ科 Show
PB3 Araceae サトイモ科 Show