Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Dicentra Bernh. [81]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Papaveraceae

family_ja: ケシ

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distribution_en: Asia, N.America

description_en: Genus of 20 or more species of annuals and perennials from Asia and North America, often found in moist habitats, including woodland, especially in mountainous areas. The perennial species may be rhizomatous or tuberous, or have fleshy tap roots. The hairless, sometimes silvery grey leaves are fern-like and much divided. Pendent, heart-shaped flowers, in red, pink, white, purple, or yellow, are borne in panicles or racemes, often arching, or are occasionally solitary. Some species are excellent woodland plants or useful border plants; the smaller species are best in a rock garden or alpine house. All parts of the plant may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Contact with the foliage may aggravate skin allergies.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy, although early growth may be damaged by frost.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring. Divide carefully in early spring or after the leaves have died down. Insert root cuttings of D. spectabilis in winter. Hybrids self-seed to produce a wide range of seedlings that vary widely in foliage and flower characteristics.

pests_en: Slugs may cause damage.

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comment_ja: コマクサ，ケマンソウ

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

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