Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 622

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Family ja: スイカズラ

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Distribution en: Europe, Medit.

Description en: Genus of 40 or more species of scabious-like annuals and perennials from lime-stone grassland, scrub, and woodland in Europe, Caucasus, Russia (Siberia), and N. Africa. They have overwintering rosettes of simple to pinnatifid basal leaves, and opposite pairs of stem leaves, which are usually deeply pinnatifid, although the uppermost leaves may be simple. Tall stems bear cup-shaped involucres of bracts, with bristly hairs or teeth, surrounding dense, bluish lilac or reddish purple flowerheads. The flowers have unequally lobed corollas and stamens protruding in "pincushion" style. They are attractive to bees. Grow in a herbaceous border, cottage garden, or wild garden.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring, or take basal cuttings in spring.

Pests en: Prone to aphids.

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Comment ja: クナウティア

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57