Characteristics
A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous herb. It grows 0.55-0.65m high.
Life form |
perennial
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Growth form |
herb
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Growth support |
climber
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Foliage retention |
deciduous
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Sexuality |
hermaphrodite
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Pollination |
entomogamy
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Spread |
barochory
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Mature width (meter) |
-
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Mature height (meter) |
0.55 - 0.65
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Root system |
-
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Rooting depth (meter) |
-
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Root diameter (meter) |
-
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Flower color |
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Blooming months |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Fruit color |
-
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Fruiting months |
-
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Nitrogen fixer |
rhizobia
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Photosynthetic pathway |
c3
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Environment
Moist places in California, especially in redwood forests. Upper margin of sand or shingle beaches in the driftwood zone, also on rocky headlands and open woods near the coast.
Light |
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Soil humidity |
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Soil texture |
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Soil acidity |
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Soil nutriment |
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Hardiness (USDA) |
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Usage
Cultivation
Can be grown by seedlings. Seeds needs soaking.
Mode |
seedlings
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Germination duration (days) |
21 - 40
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Germination temperacture (C°) |
18 - 21
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Germination luminosity |
-
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Germination treatment |
soaking
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Minimum temperature (C°) |
-
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Optimum temperature (C°) |
-
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Size |
-
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Vigor |
-
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Productivity |
-
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