Ascyrum

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Read about Ascyrum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Ascyrum (Greek, not hard or rough, ancient name of some plant). Hypericaceae. Small plants sometimes planted in wild gardens and borders.

Low herbs or sub- shrubs, with bright yellow fls.. 2 small sepals and 2 large ones, 4 petals, and many stamens: fr. a 1-celled and 2-4- valved caps. — Two species in dry, sandy soils in eastern states (also one or two W. Indian and one Himalayan species). Of easiest cult, but should be covered in winter in the X. Prop. by division; also by seeds.


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