Dorema ammoniacum Ammoniacum (Umbelliferae)

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Dorema ammoniacum
Ammoniacum
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The Dorema ammoniacum plant species is found in W. Asia - Iran to Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ammoniacum. Some home gardeners know the variety as Diserneston gummiferum

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Latin Name:  Dorema ammoniacum
Common Name:  Ammoniacum
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  D.Don.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Loess loams in desert areas[74]. Dry rocky areas[238].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in an ordinary garden soil[1]. Prefers a well-drained to dry soil in a sunny position[238]. This species is not hardy in all parts of Britain, it tolerates temperatures down to at least -5°c[238]. A monocarpic species, growing for a number of years before it flowers but then dying after flowering[238]. It is said to produce viable seed in this country[238].

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