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Description: | Perennial herb, growing from tubers. |
Notes: | Most of the many thousands of cultivars of this popular garden plant have their origins in species from Mexico, which were imported into Europe at the end of the 18th century. Occasional escapes are known, particularly around the larger urban areas. |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Image last updated: | Wednesday 4 July 2007 |
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