Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Jasione [2444]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Sheep’s bit, Sheep’s bit

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Family: Campanulaceae

family_ja: キキョウ

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description_en: Genus of about 20 species of summer-flowering annuals, biennials, and perennials with alternate, simple leaves and terminal, scabious-like heads of usually blue flowers. Most species grow in dry, open grassland in temperate Europe and around the Mediterranean. Grow in a rock garden, at the front of a border, or in a wildflower garden.

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. Alternatively, divide in spring.

pests_en: Slugs and snails may damage young growth in spring.

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

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Campanulaceae キキョウ科 Show
PB2 Campanulaceae キキョウ科 Show
PB3 Campanulaceae キキョウ科 Show

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