Hemerocallis minor
Hemerocallis minor | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asphodelaceae |
Subfamily: | Hemerocallidoideae |
Genus: | Hemerocallis |
Species: | H. minor |
Binomial name | |
Hemerocallis minor | |
Hemerocallis minor, is also known as dwarf day lily, grassleaf lily and small daylily. It is native to northern Asia (Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea).[1] The plant grows up to 0.5 m high. Its wide yellow flowers is scentless. It is a hermaphroditic plant, and is pollinated by insects such as honey bees.[2]
In China, the flowers are eaten as a traditional food.[2]
Propagation
Propagation is mainly done by seed, which the plant produces in pods. Division can also be done to reproduce the plants.
References
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