Edraianthus graminifolius

Edraianthus graminifolius (= Campanula graminifolia, Edraianthus croaticus, Edraianthus kitaibelii) 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 Edraianthus graminifolius 11.1 History 11.2 Edraianthus graminifolius 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

Edraianthus graminifolius was already described and the name validly published by Carl Linnaeus. It was not until 1839, however, that Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Edraianthus graminifolius is a species in the genus Edraianthus (grassy bells) which contains 24 species and belongs to the family of the Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,15 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Edraianthus graminifolius is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are linear with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are bell-shaped and purple. The plants bloom from July to August. The flowers are arranged solitary.

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[edit] Distribution

Edraianthus graminifolius is native to Romania, Italy, the Balkan Peninsula and Sicily and Malta.

[edit] Cultivation

Edraianthus graminifolius prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -17,7º C. It grows best in sandy-gritty soil that is dry.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Edraianthus graminifolius

[edit] History

[edit] Edraianthus graminifolius 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:Edraianthus graminifoliusfr:Edraianthus graminifolius