Hemerocallis minor

Hemerocallis minor
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
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 daylily, grassleaf lily and small daylily. It is native to northern Asia (Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea).[1] The plant grows up through 0.5 m high. Its wide yellow flowers are scentless. It is a hermaphroditic species, pollinated by insects such as honey bees.[2]

In China, the flowers are eaten as a traditional food.[2]

Propagation

Propagation is by seed, which Hemerocallis minor produces in capsules, and by dividing clumps.

References

  1. ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ a b Flora of China Vol. 24 Page 162 小黄花菜 xiao huang hua cai Hemerocallis minor Miller, Gard. Dict., ed. 8. Hemerocallis no. 2. 1768.


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