Details of genus: Mandragora L. [382]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Mandrake
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Solanaceae
family_ja: ナス
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distribution_en: Medit. to Himalaya
description_en: Genus of 6 species of perennials, with fleshy tap roots, found in dry, stony areas from the Mediterranean region to the Himalayas. They produce large, basal rosettes of ovate to lance-shaped leaves, and are grown for their stemless or short-stemmed, tubular-bell-shaped flowers, with triangular lobes, borne singly or in basal clusters from autumn to early spring. The fleshy fruits are spherical or ellipsoid. Grow in a rock garden or at the base of a warm, sunny wall. Alkaloids in the plant may be harmful if ingested.
hardiness_en: Hardy to -10°C (14°F).
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in an open frame as soon as ripe or in autumn. Insert root cuttings in winter.
pests_en: Slugs and snails may damage leaves and fruits.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Solanaceae | ナス科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Solanaceae | ナス科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Solanaceae | ナス科 | Show |