Bongardia chrysogonum (Berberidaceae)

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Bongardia chrysogonum
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The Bongardia chrysogonum plant species is found in N. Africa to W. Asia - Syria to Iran. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. rauwolfia. Leontice chrysogonum.

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Latin Name:  Bongardia chrysogonum
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (L.)Griseb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Steppes, amongst field crops on clayey and solonetzic slopes[74].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained sandy soil[1, 200]. Strongly dislikes wet conditions[1]. Plants must have hot, dry conditions during their summer dormancy and must not be allowed to become too wet in winter, therefore they are best grown in a bulb frame[90, 130, 200]. Plants can be very long lived[200].

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