Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Thalictrum L. [92]

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genus_en: Meadow rue

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Ranunculaceae

family_ja: キンポウゲ

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distribution_en: N.temp, trop.America, S.Africa

description_en: Genus of about 130 species of rhizomatous or tuberous perennials found by streams, in meadows, and in moist, shady, often mountainous areas worldwide (except Australasia), mainly in N. temperate regions. The usually erect stems bear alternate, ternate to 4-ternate or 2- to 4-pinnate, sometimes glaucous leaves with lobed or toothed leaflets, the end leaflet longer than the others. The many tiny, petalless flowers are borne in axillary or terminal corymbs, racemes, or panicles; they have petal-like sepals and often numerous showy stamens and pistils in white, yellow, pink, lilac-pink, or violet, giving a fluffy effect. Grown for their attractive foliage and flowers, the taller species are excellent background plants for a border, or a wild or woodland garden; the smaller species are suitable for a shady rock garden, peat bed, or alpine house. Except for T. aquilegiifolium and T. flavum, most grow best in areas with cool, damp summers. In frost-prone climates, grow tender species in a cool greenhouse.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in early spring. Divide as new growth begins in spring; divisions may be slow to re-establish. T. delavayi ’Hewitt’s Double’ is sterile, and may be increased only by division.

pests_en: Susceptible to powdery mildew in dry conditions. Slugs may be a problem.

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comment:

comment_ja: カラマツソウ

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

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