Details of genus: Hippocrepis [2422]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Horseshoe vetch, Vetch
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Family: Fabaceae
family_ja: マメ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of about 20 species of annuals and perennials from Europe, N. Africa, and W. Asia, occurring in scree, among alpine rocks, and in short turfon chalk downland. They usually have woody, creeping stems, alternate, pinnate, Iight to mid-green leaves, and small, pea-like flowers in raceme-like heads, which are attractive to butterflies. Some may be invasive, but others are suitable for a wild garden or rock garden, scree bed, trough, or raised bed. H. comosa ’E.R. Janes’ is excellent for crevices in a wall, rock, or paving.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow scarified seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Root cuttings of non-flowering shoots 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? | 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 |