Geitonoplesium

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Geitonoplesium in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Geitonoplesium (Greek-made name, near neighbor, in allusion to its kinship to another genus). Liliaceae. Woody stemmed twiners of Austral, and Pacific islands of probably 2 species; one is offered in S. Calif. Fls. small, in loose terminal clusters: lvs. alternate, linear to ovate, very short-stalked, lightly nerved; perianth with 6 oblong distinct segms., the 3 outer ones more or less hood-shaped at times, the inner ones flat and obtuse; stamens 6, included: fr. a nearly globular berry with thin pulp and becoming dry; seeds irregular, black. G. cymosum, Cunn. Tall-climbing, with wiry sts.: fls. purplish green, the perianth 1/3 in. or less long, the pediceb very short and jointed under the fl.: berry dark blue, ½ in. or less diam.; seeds few. Queensland to Victoria. B.M. 3131. L. H. B. ^CH 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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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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