Androstephium

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Read about Androstephium in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Androstephium (Greek-made name, referring to the corona). Liliaceae. Babies' Breath. Outdoor bulbous plants, allied to the brodieas. Small genus of S. W. and Cent. U. S., with funnel- shaped, spreading-limbed, 6-lobed perianth, 6 stamens, and 3-angled ovary, and a corona or crown at the mouth: Lvs. linear, radical: scape simple, leafless.— Plant in a sunny place in sandy soil, placing the bulbs 4-6 in. deep; protect in winter. Prop, by division of the bulbs and by seeds. The name "babies' breath" or "baby's breath" is commonly applied to Gypsophila. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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