Details of genus: Dendromecon [2329]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Tree poppy
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Family: Papaveraceae
family_ja: ケシ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 1 or 2 species ofevergreen shrubs and small trees found in scrub on dry, rocky slopes in S.W. USA and Mexico. D. rigida is cultivated for its lance-shaped, simple, leathery, glaucous leaves, arranged alternately along the stems, and for its showy, poppy-like, fragrant flowers. It looks best grown against a wall, but may be grown in a cool greenhouse in cold regions.
hardiness_en: Frost hardy, but may survive short periods at temperatures below -5°C (23°F) ifprotected.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 10-13°C (50-55°F) in autumn or spring. Root softwood cuttings in summer, or insert root cuttings in winter.
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? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Papaveraceae | ケシ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Papaveraceae | ケシ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Papaveraceae | ケシ科 | Show |