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Cheiranthus
a genus of subshrubs and biennial or perennial herbs of the family Cruciferae. The plants are closely related to the genus Erysimum. There are about ten species, distributed on the Madeira and Canary islands, in the Mediterranean countries, northward as far as Central Europe, in China (Tibet, Kansu, Yunnan), and on the Pacific coast of North America. The wall flower (C. cheiri) has been used in floriculture since early antiquity. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | They will send you one packet each of Nicotiana sylvestris, Sweet Pea Fragrantissima, Laurentia "Blue Stars" and Nemesia cheiranthus "Shooting Stars" for pounds 3. Botanically, they are now Erysimum , a term of obscure origin, but their former name, Cheiranthus, translated from Greek as hand-flower, is thought to refer to their popularity - long before the 20th century - as posies carried in the hand where their sweet scent could be appreciated. Botanically, they are now Erysimum, a term of obscure origin, but their former name, Cheiranthus, translated from Greek as hand-flower, is thought to refer to their popularity ( long before the 20th Century ( as posies carried in the hand where their sweet scent could be appreciated. |
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