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Ypsilandra

Botanical name: Ypsilandra

Ypsilandra

Botanical name: Ypsilandra

Description

Ypsilandra species are perennial plants that grow from thick rhizomes. Their leaves are generally long and thin, growing in a rosette from the base of the plant. The inflorescences consist of a cluster of nodding, radially-symmetrical tube-shaped flowers with six tepals. Ypsilandra is a genus of at least six herbaceous plant species. this genus is a member of the Melanthiaceae and is native to East Asia.

Species of Ypsilandra

Tibetan ypsilandra

Tibetan ypsilandra is a fragrant evergreen perennial that produces unusual bottle-brush shaped blooms from the late winter, adding welcome color and interest to gardens. Tibetan ypsilandra is not drought or heat tolerant, preferring moist soils. It is perfect for edging and borders whilst also providing good groundcover.

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Monocotyledons

Order

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

Family

Bunchflower

Genus

Ypsilandra

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