Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2659

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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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Description en: Genus of 3 or 4 species of dwarf, tufted annuals or perennials from cliff crevices in mountains throughout S.W. Europe and N. Africa. They are grown for their fleshy, simple or 2- or 3-ternate, finely divided leaves, to 15cm (6in) long, and for their terminal racemes of spurred flowers, similar to those of Corydalis, which are borne in spring and summer. Grow in a scree bed, raised bed, or in tufa; they are also delicate, short-lived plants for an alpine house.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Plants grown under glass often self-seed.

Pests en: Aphids and red spider mites may be a problem under glass.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42