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Details of Genus: Pachyphragma

ID: 2572

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

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Family: Brassicaceae

Family ja: アブラナ

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Description en: Genus of one species of semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennial found in moist beech woods in N.E. Turkey and the Caucasus. It produces long-stalked, basal leaves, glossy, dark green at first, becoming duller. Broad, terminal corymbs of 4-petalled white flowers appear just as the leaves develop; the stems later elongate so that the flattened fruit are held above the foliage. A slow-growing, ground-cover plant, P. macrophyllum is suitable for planting beneath trees and deciduous shrubs.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in spring. Take basal stem cuttings in late spring.

Pests en: Slugs 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? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Brassicaceae アブラナ科 Show
PB2 Brassicaceae アブラナ科 Show
PB3 Brassicaceae アブラナ科 Show