Lacebark

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The following article is from The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1979). It might be outdated or ideologically biased.

Lacebark

(Lagetta lintearia), a low tree of the family Thymelaeaceae. It grows in the West Indies. The leaves are alternate and elongated or rounded. The flowers, which are in terminal racemes, are four-parted. The fruit is dry and enclosed in the persistent base of the calyx-tube. The delicate bast bundles of the lacebark, freed of surrounding soft tissues and dried, are used as a lacy fabric in the manufacture of collars, hats, and other products.

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Hoherias are perfect for a small garden, but also look good in a big border.

PLANT OF THE WEEK: HOHERIA L YALLII

In the main, hoherias are not very hardy, but Hoheria lyallii, being deciduous, is the hardiest of the clan.

Hoherias like a deep, rich soil and do equally well in sun or shade, but it is important not to overfeed, because this encourages soft growth that is susceptible to frost.

PLANT OF THE WEEK: HOHERIA LYALLII

Hoheria lyelli or 'Mountain Ribbonwood' has all the freshness and zest of spring, but is covered with blossom throughout July.