Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Ruscus L. [680]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Broom

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Asparagaceae

family_ja: キジカクシ

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distribution_en: W.Europe, Medit. to Iran

description_en: Genus of 6 species of rhizomatous, evergreen subshrubs from woodland in Madeira and the Azores, through Europe and N. Africa to Iran. The tiny, true leaves are replaced by flattened, leaf-like shoots (cladophylls) on which the flowers and showy red fruits are borne. The inconspicuous, star-shaped, green or greenish white flowers, to 2mm (1/16in) across, each have 6 tepals. Ruscus species are usually dioecious, and plants of both sexes are normally needed to obtain fruit; however, R. aculeatus sometimes bears hermaphrodite, self-fertile flowers. Grow in a dry, shady site. The stems may be dried in glycerine and used in floral arrangements. The berries of R. aculeatus may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in a seedbed, or in containers in a cold frame, as soon as ripe. Divide in spring.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: ナギイカダ，イカダバルスカス

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

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