Erigenia bulbosa Harbinger of spring (Umbelliferae)

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Erigenia bulbosa
Harbinger of spring
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The Erigenia bulbosa plant species is found in Northeastern N. America - S. Ontario to New York, west to Minnesota and Kansas. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Harbinger of spring.

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Latin Name:  Erigenia bulbosa
Common Name:  Harbinger of spring
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (Michx.)Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich moist woodland[200].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a shady position in a moisture-retentive humus-rich soil[200]. Grows well in the wild garden or in shaded pockets of the rock garden, though it might need protection from competition with other more vigorous plants[200]. Plants come into new growth and flower very early in the year[200].

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