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Arabis pendula

a biennial member of the Arabis genus in the family Brassicaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Arabis
Life cycle
biennial
Height
0.9 m
Fertility
Bees, Lepidoptera
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Bees, Lepidoptera

Uses

Edible uses

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Young leaves - cooked[3].

Plant part
Leaves

Environment

Range
N. Europe. Northern N. America. N. Asia
Habitat
Woods and thickets in mountains, central and northern Japan.
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
permanent shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - it is best to surface sow the seed as soon as it is ripe in a light position in a cold frame[2]. Seed can also be sown in spring. It usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks at 21°c[2]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Easily grown in ordinary well-drained soil[1].

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 2. Thompson and Morgan. 1988-00-00

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  3. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  4. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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