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'''''Farfugium japonicum''''' is a plant of the family [[Asteraceae]], also known as leopard plant, green leopard plant, and ligularia.
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''Farfugium japonicum'' is native to rocky coastal cliffs of [[Japan]], [[Korea]], and [[Taiwan]]. Most cultivars have shiny green leaves variegated with irregular creamy white or yellow markings, which are leathery and large, 4-10 in (10.2-25.4 cm) across, rounded or kidney shaped, with wavy or toothed margins, held aloft on long stalks, and they are evergreen.
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''Farfugium japonicum'' grows in a loose clump about 2 ft (0.6 m) tall and wide spreading by [[rhizome]]s. Daisy-like yellow flowers, 1-2 in (2.5-5.1 cm) across, are borne in loose clusters.
  
 
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Revision as of 17:09, 21 July 2010


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Plant Characteristics
Habit   shrub

Height: 24 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 24. to 40 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 40.
Width: 24 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 24. to 40 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 40.
Lifespan: perennial, annual
Bloom: early winter, mid winter, late winter
Cultivation
Features: flowers
USDA Zones: 8 to 11
Flower features: orange, yellow
Scientific Names

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Farfugium japonicum is a plant of the family Asteraceae, also known as leopard plant, green leopard plant, and ligularia.

Farfugium japonicum is native to rocky coastal cliffs of Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Most cultivars have shiny green leaves variegated with irregular creamy white or yellow markings, which are leathery and large, 4-10 in (10.2-25.4 cm) across, rounded or kidney shaped, with wavy or toothed margins, held aloft on long stalks, and they are evergreen.

Farfugium japonicum grows in a loose clump about 2 ft (0.6 m) tall and wide spreading by rhizomes. Daisy-like yellow flowers, 1-2 in (2.5-5.1 cm) across, are borne in loose clusters.

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