Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2377

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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 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