Details of genus: Zigadenus [2754]
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Family: Melanthiaceae
family_ja: シュロソウ
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description_en: Genus of 18 species of bulbous or rhizomatous, deciduous perennials from grassland and open woodland in North America, Mexico, and N.E. Asia. They are cultivated for their upright, terminal racemes or panicles of small, star-shaped, 6-tepalled, greenish white or yellowish white flowers, produced in summer. The leaves are mainly basal and linear, and often folded or keeled. Good for a shady border or woodland garden; grow Z. fremontii in a bulb frame. All parts are highly toxic if ingested.
hardiness_en: Frost hardy.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) when ripe or in spring. Divide in spring or autumn.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Melanthiaceae | シュロソウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Melanthiaceae | シュロソウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Melanthiaceae | シュロソウ科 | Show |