Details of genus: Galega [2397]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Goat’s rue
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Family: Fabaceae
family_ja: マメ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of about 6 species of tall, bushy perennials from sunny but damp meadows, slopes, and banks in C. and S. Europe, W. Asia, and the mountains of tropical E. Africa. They have alternate, pinnate, soft green or blue-tinged leaves, 8-20cm (3-8in) long, and produce erect, axillary racemes of pea-like, white, blue, mauve, or bicoloured flowers. Galega species and cultivars naturalize well, and are effective in a border from midsummer onwards; some are also good for cutting.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed of species, soaked overnight, in containers in a cold frame in spring. Divide cultivars between late autumn and spring.
pests_en: Pea and bean weevils may be a problem.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show |