Details of Genus: Dodecatheon L.
ID: 589
Genus ja:
Genus en: American cowslip, Shooting stars
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)
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.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: ドデカテオン
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Primulaceae | サクラソウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Primulaceae | サクラソウ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Primulaceae | サクラソウ科 | Show |