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Originally introduced from China via Chen Yi who listed it as number Smilacina paniculata S32, collected at an altitude of 2,500m. A vigorous green flowered species. I have had it in a pot for some time, but it will be tried outside for the first time this year (2009). Paul Christian offered it in his Rareplants catalogue in 1999, the text reads: "This perennial grows from slender creeping rhizomes to make rise hairy stems of elliptic leaves terminating in a panicle of whitish flowers in spring, followed by fleshy red fruits. Height 30-60cm with an eventual spread of some 45cm. Requires partial shade and moist well-drained leafy or peaty soil." Crug Farm Plants say: "A newly introduced perennial species originating from China with slightly knobbly creeping rhizomes to 16 mm thick. Giving rise to distinctly non-hairy stems, bearing 6-8 oblong-lanceolate leaves on short petioles. Terminating in a panicle of starry yellow sometimes purple tined flowers May to July, followed by fleshy orange fruits. Height 40-90cm. Spread 45cm. Easily grown in partial shade and a moisture retentive but well drained soil. |
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