Aciphylla squarrosa
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Aciphylla squarrosa J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Cornidae Superordo: Aralianae Ordo: Araliales |
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Aciphylla squarrosa, commonly known as Speargrass, Bayonet Plant, is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Aciphylla squarrosa was described in 1775 by Johann Reinhold Forster and Johann Georg Adam Forster. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Speargrass is a species in the genus Aciphylla (bayonet plant) which belongs to the family of the Apiaceae (Carrot Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
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[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are star-shaped. The plants bloom in August. The flowers are arranged in combound umbels.
The fruits are
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[edit] Distribution
Aciphylla squarrosa is native to New Zealand.
[edit] Cultivation
The Speargrass can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Aciphylla squarrosa
[edit] History
[edit] Aciphylla squarrosa 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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