Cortusa matthioli

Cortusa matthioli 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 Cortusa matthioli 11.1 History 11.2 Cortusa matthioli 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

Cortusa matthioli was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Cortusa matthioli is a species in the genus Cortusa which contains 8 species and belongs to the family of the Primulaceae (Primrose Family).

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[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,3 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Cortusa matthioli has simple leaves. The leaves appear at the base of the plant. They are dark green and kidney-shaped with toothed margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are funnel-shaped and pink. The plants bloom from July to August. The flowers are arranged in umbels.

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[edit] Distribution

Cortusa matthioli is native to France, Central Europe, eastern Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Apennine Peninsula and the Balkan Peninsula.

[edit] Cultivation

Cortusa matthioli prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C. It grows best in sandy clay soil that is moderately moist to moist.

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[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Cortusa matthioli

[edit] History

[edit] Cortusa matthioli in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

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[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

More pictures of Cortusa matthioli in the

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Cortusa matthiolifr:Cortusa matthioli