Bolax gummifera (Umbelliferae) Evergreen perennial

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Bolax gummifera
Evergreen perennial
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The Bolax gummifera plant species is found in Southern S. America It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. glebaria.

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Latin Name:  Bolax gummifera
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (Lam.)Spreng.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.02   Mature Width:  1.2

Habitat:  Cliffs and rocks, open scrub and heath, forest margins and clearings, feldmark, to 900 metres[69].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a position in full sun in a well-drained gritty humus-rich soil[188, 200]. A cushion plant up to 1.2m in diameter[69], it is often included in the genus Azorella[188]. Plants rarely flower in cultivation[188]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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