Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Vancouveria [2734]

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Family: Berberidaceae

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description_en: Genus, closely allied to Epimedium, of about 3 species of creeping, rhizomatous perennials, some of them evergreen, from rocky hillside scrub or coniferous woodland in W. USA. They are grown for their ternate or 2-ternate, thick, sometimes leathery, basal leaves, and for their loose panicles of nodding flowers, each with 6 reflexed petals and 12 sepals, borne on wiry stems in late spring and summer. Suitable for ground cover in a large rock garden or woodland garden.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide in spring.

pests_en: Vine weevil may be a problem.

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

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Berberidaceae メギ科 Show
PB2 Berberidaceae メギ科 Show
PB3 Berberidaceae メギ科 Show

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