Bupleurum fruticosum
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Bupleurum |
| Species: | B. fruticosum |
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Bupleurum fruticosum L., 1753 |
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Bupleurum fruticosum or shrubby hare's-ear is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is endemic to the Mediterranean region. It lives in sunny hills, walls and rocky places.
This plant is an evergreen shrub to 2m tall, with simple, obovate, blue-green leaves and clusters of tiny yellow flowers. It is in flower from Jun to September, and the seeds ripen from Aug to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Wasps.The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife.
It grows in any well-drained soil in a warm sheltered site with full sun, and propagates by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring; root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
This species makes a very good wind-shelter hedge in exposed maritime positions, though it is slow growing. Plants can be used as a tall ground cover when planted about 1.2 metres apart each way.
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