Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Bellevalia [978]

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Family: Colchicaceae

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description_en: Genus of 45 species of bulbous perennials from scrub and maquis in S. Europe and Asia, with strap-shaped, mid- to grey-green, basal leaves. They are valued for their racemes of bell-shaped flowers, similar to grape hyacinths (Muscari) but usually with constricted mouths, which are borne in spring and are mostly white, lilac, or violet-blue, often fading to brown. Grow in a rock garden or sunny border.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Remove offsets from mature bulbs while dormant in summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Colchicaceae イヌサフラン科 Show
PB2 Colchicaceae イヌサフラン科 Show
PB3 Colchicaceae イヌサフラン科 Show

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