Francoa sonchifolia
Francoa sonchifolia, the wedding flower[1] or bridalwreath (bridal wreath), is a plant species in the family Francoaceae, that is endemic to Chile.[2] An evergreen perennial with wavy edged basal leaves (sinuate), it produces erect unbranched racemes of pale pink flowers, veined or blotched with dark pink.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Geraniales |
| Family: | Francoaceae |
| Genus: | Francoa |
| Species: | F. sonchifolia |
| Binomial name | |
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The Latin specific epithet sonchifolia means "with leaves like Sonchus (sowthistle)".[3]
In cultivation it is hardy in mild places that do not suffer prolonged frozen ground (RHS H4).[4]
Honey bee on F. sonchifolia
References
- "Francoa sonchifolia". RHS. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- "Francoa sonchifolia". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
- Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
- "Hardiness Ratings" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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