Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Farfugium japonicum
Common name:
Green leopard plant, Leopard plant, Tsuwabuki
Family:
Asteraceae (Aster)
Synonym:
Ligularia tussilaginea
Distribution:
China, Japan, Korea
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
It is grown as an ornamental plant for garden planting and containers. The variegated cultivars are often used to brighten shade garden settings. Plants are poisonous and may induce several types of cancer if ingested.
Links:
Dave's Garden
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Wikipedia
Locations
1:
Upper garden, beds by Neethling Street
(Un)
• Accession: 1999-986/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual