Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Dodecatheon L. [589]

genus_ja:

genus_en: American cowslip, Shooting stars

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Primulaceae

family_ja: サクラソウ

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distribution_en: N.America, E.Siberia (1)

description_en: Genus of 14 species of perennials mostly found in damp grassland or high alpine meadows, occasionally in woodland, in North America. They have basal rosettes of ovate to inversely lance-shaped, spoon-shaped, or oblong, usually hairless leaves. Umbels of pendent, cyclamen-like flowers are produced on arching stems, the petals acutely reflexed, displaying long, pointed styles. American cowslips become dormant in summer, after flowering. They are suitable for a woodland or rock garden.

hardiness_en: Most are fully hardy, although D. clevelandii may be damaged by early frosts.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in an open frame as soon as ripe; the seed needs exposure to cold before it will germinate. Divide in spring.

pests_en: Young leaves may be eaten by slugs and snails.

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comment:

comment_ja: ドデカテオン

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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