Doronicum orientale
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Doronicum orientale, the Oriental leopard's bane, is a European plant species in the family Asteraceae.
Description
Doronicum orientale is a perennial herb that has daisy-like yellow flower heads on long, straight stems, which attract nectar-eating insects. The plants grow to approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall. The basal foliage is bright green with cordate leaves that have scalloped margins. Its native habitats include moist, rocky outcrops and woodland areas.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet "orientale," means "eastern" and is in reference to its native range of eastern Europe,[1] not eastern Asia.
Distribution
It is native to southeastern Europe (Italy, Greece, the Balkans, Hungary, Moldova, Ukraine, southern European Russia)[2][3] and parts of southwest Asia (Turkey, South Caucasus).[4][5]
Cultivation
Doronicum orientale is widely cultivated as an ornamental.[6] There are a few reports of the species having escaped cultivation and been found growing wild in parts of Canada, but the plant apparently failed to become established there.[7] D. orientale is a hardy (to zone 3) perennial, blooming in early spring. It likes both shade and sun and is easily grown in moist, fertile soil. The plant attracts butterflies.[1] Cultivars include 'Little Leo', which is semi-double.
Toxicity
All parts of this plant are poisonous to humans.[8]
References
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- ↑ Altervista Flora Italiana, Doronico orientale, Kaukasus-Gämswurz, gemsrot, Doronicum orientale Hoffm. includes photos and European distribution map
- ↑ Plantarium, Doronicum orientale Hoffm. Описание таксона, Русскоязычные названия, Дороникум восточный Template:Webarchive in Russian with photos and partial distribution map
- ↑ Royal Horticultural Society, Doronicum orientale, Caucasian leopard's bane
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- ↑ Naturegate, Leopard's Bane, Doronicum orientale
- ↑ Flora of North America, Oriental leopard’s-bane, Doronicum orientale Hoffmann, Commentat. Soc. Phys.-Med. Univ. Lit. Caes. Mosq. 1: 8. 1808.
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