Achlys triphylla
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Ranunculopsida Subclassis: Ranunculidae Superordo: Ranunculanae Ordo: Berberidales |
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Achlys triphylla, commonly known as Vanilla Leaf, is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Achlys triphylla was already described and the name validly published by James Edward Smith. It was not until 1821, however, that Augustin Pyramus de Candolle reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Vanilla Leaf 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 triphylla is a decidious plant with three-palmate leaves. The leaves appear at the base of the plant.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The plants bloom from July to August. The flowers are arranged in spikes.
The fruits are nuts.
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[edit] Distribution
Achlys triphylla is native to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California.
[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 triphylla
[edit] History
[edit] Achlys triphylla 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
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