Stripe fern leaf gold thread
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Leaves of Coptis aspleniifolia |
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The striped fern- leaved gold thread ( Coptis aspleniifolia ) is a species of the genus Coptis in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae).
features
The striped fern leaf gold thread is a perennial, herbaceous plant that reaches heights of up to 10 centimeters. It forms a light brown rhizome . The inflorescence consists of two or three flowers. The bracts and nectar leaves are colored the same. The nectar leaves are pointed, linear-lanceolate and narrow towards their end. In its lower half there is a nectarium .
The flowering time is in May.
Occurrence
The species is found in northwestern North America, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. It grows in moist coniferous forests and swamps at altitudes from 0 to 1500 meters.
use
The striped fern-leaved gold thread is rarely used as an ornamental plant for rock gardens and bog beds.
literature
- Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .
