Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Knautia L. [622]

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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: 2022-03-09 15:20

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