Details of genus: Helictotrichon Besser ex Schulters [506]
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Poaceae
family_ja: イネ
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distribution_en: Temp. N.hemisphere, S.Africa
description_en: Genus of about 50 species of tussock-forming, deciduous and evergreen, perennial grasses from rocky slopes, wasteland, or field margins in temperate Europe, W. Asia, and North America. The linear, mid- to light green, or grey-blue leaves are flat, ribbed, or folded, or have rolled margins. Oblong, flattened, glistening spikelets are borne in erect or nodding panicles. Use in a herbaceous or mixed border, or for gravel plantings, where they associate well with purple-or silver-leaved plants.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring, or divide in spring.
pests_en: Rust may be a problem.
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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 | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show |