Hemerocallis minor
Hemerocallis minor, is also known as dwarf daylily, 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 are scentless. It is a hermaphroditic plant, and is pollinated by insects such as honey bees.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Hemerocallidoideae |
| Genus: | Hemerocallis |
| Species: | H. minor |
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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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