Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Erinacea [2377]

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Family: Fabaceae

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description_en: Genus of one species of dense, compact, evergreen subshrub from exposed, stony habitats in calcareous mountains in S.W. Europe and Morocco. It has stiff, sharp spines, simple or 3-palmate leaves, and axillary, pea-like, 2-lipped flowers. Long-lived and slow-growing, it flowers in profusion once established. Grow in a rock garden, scree bed, or raised bed.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in an open frame in autumn. Root greenwood cuttings in late spring or early summer.

pests_en: May be infested by red spider mites under glass.

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

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Fabaceae マメ科 Show
PB2 Fabaceae マメ科 Show
PB3 Fabaceae マメ科 Show

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