Aceranthus
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Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture |
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Aceranthus (Acer, maple, and anthos, flower, in allusion to the maple-like flowers). Berberidaceae. Barren Wort. A genus of 4-6 species of slender, hardy, herbaceous perennials from Temp. Asia and Algeria, related to the native twin-leaf, Diphylleia. Fls. variously colored, racemose; sepals 7-8, petaloid, the outer ones smaller than the inner; petals flat: lvs. solitary.—Not commonly cult, and the following seen only in botanic gardens. A. diphyllus, Morr. &. Decne. (Epimedium diphyllum, Lodd.). Plant rhizomatous: lfts. obliquely cordate, green above, glaucous beneath: fls. small, bluish white. Japan. B.M. 3448. L.B.C. 19:1858. N. Taylor.
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References
- Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
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