Physoplexis
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| Genus: | Physoplexis |
| Species: | P. comosa
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| Physoplexis comosa (L.) Schur
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Physoplexis comosa, the tufted horned rampion is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae, native to alpine Europe. It is the only species in its genus, and was formerly included in Phyteuma.[1]
It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 8 cm (3 in) tall by 10 cm (4 in) wide, with glossy toothed narrow oval leaves, and dense umbels of necked, pale mauve flowers with prominent purple tips (tufts) in summer.[2] It is found in the Alps at altitudes of 300 m (984 ft) to 1,000 m (3,281 ft).[3]
The specific epithet comosa means "tufted".[4]
In cultivation it is suitable for the rockery or alpine garden, and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5]
References
- ^ "Alpine Garden Society - Physoplexis comosa ". Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ^ "IUCN red list of threatened species- Physoplexis comosa". Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- ^ "RHS Plant Selector - Physoplexis comosa". Retrieved 30 June 2013.