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Trigonotis radicans

a perennial member of the Trigonotis genus in the family Boraginaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.2 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Young leaves - cooked[1].

Plant part
Leaves

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia.
Habitat
A rare plant in the mountains of S. Japan[3]. Found on damp rocks in Siberia[4]. Forest margins, thickets, brookside meadows in N. China[2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame in the spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer if they are large enough. Otherwise, grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter and plant them out in early summer of the following year.

Cultivation

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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. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.

References

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

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  2. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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  3. Thurston. Trees and Shrubs in Cornwall.

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

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