Datisca cannabina (Datiscaceae)

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Datisca cannabina
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The Datisca cannabina plant species is found in S. Europe (Crete), to W. Asia. It is a member of the Datiscaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Datisca cannabina
Family:  Datiscaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Banks of streams in rich alluvial soils[50, 200].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a good deep soil and a sunny position[1, 200]. Plants can be grown in quite coarse grass, which can be cut annually in the autumn[233]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. Give the roots protection from winter frosts by mulching them[200]. At one time this plant was commonly cultivated as a dye plant[46, 61], but with the advent of chemical dyes it has fallen into disuse. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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