Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Hylomecon

ID: 2435

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Papaveraceae

Family ja: ケシ

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Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of one species of rhizomatous herbaceous perennial from woodland in E. Asia. It has mostly basal, pinnate leaves, and is grown for its poppy-like flowers, produced over long periods from late spring to summer. Excellent as a woodland or wild garden plant, or for shady pockets in a large rock garden, but may spread quickly and smother small plants nearby.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in autumn. Divide in spring.

Pests en: Prone to damage by slugs and snails, especially in spring.

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

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical 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