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Adenophora denticulata

a perennial member of the Adenophora genus in the family Campanulaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.45 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Edible uses

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Root - cooked. A sweet flavour[4].

Plant part
Root

Environment

Range
E. Europe - Dahuria
Habitat
Found in broad-leaved forests, especially oak, and in thickets and meadows[4].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 7+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[3]. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting[2]. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty[K]. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10°c[2]. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring[K]. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance[1].

Cultivation

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Prefers a light rich slightly alkaline soil that is not too dry, and a warm sunny position[1][3]. Intolerant of root disturbance[1]. The young growth is extremely attractive to slugs, they have been known to destroy even mature plants[K].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 1. Thompson and Morgan. 1987-00-00

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  4. Komarov. V. L. Flora of the USSR. Israel Program for Scientific Translation 1968-00-00

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