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Ranunculaceae
Japanese Wood Poppy
Glaucidium palmatum
Rare and exquisite beauty.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Glaucidium
- Native to
- Japan
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 1-2 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade
- Soil
- moist, humus-rich, acidic
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Glaucidium palmatum is a monotypic genus — it is the only species in its genus, found only in mountainous Japan.
- The large, cup-shaped flowers can reach 3 inches across and superficially resemble poppies despite being buttercup relatives.
- It is considered one of the most beautiful woodland plants in Japanese alpine flora and is treasured by plant collectors worldwide.
- The deeply lobed, palmate leaves continue to be ornamental throughout the growing season after flowering.
- Glaucidium is so unusual that it has been placed in its own family (Glaucidiaceae) by some botanists.
Color meanings
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rare beauty
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refinement
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woodland elegance