Achlys californica

Achlys californica is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Achlys californica 11.1 History 11.2 Achlys californica in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Achlys californica was described by Ilse Foissner and Herbert George Baker. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Achlys californica is a species in the genus Achlys (vanilla leaf) which contains 2 species and belongs to the family of the Berberidaceae (Barberry Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Achlys californica is a decidious plant with three-palmate leaves. The leaves appear at the base of the plant.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are arranged in spikes.

The fruits are nuts.

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[edit] Cultivation

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Achlys californica

[edit] History

[edit] Achlys californica in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Achlys californicafr:Achlys californica