Megacarpaea polyandra (Cruciferae)

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Megacarpaea polyandra
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The Megacarpaea polyandra plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas from Kashmir to C. Nepal. It is a member of the Cruciferae family.

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Latin Name:  Megacarpaea polyandra
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  Benth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Alpine meadows and open forests, 3000 - 4300 metres[187].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained but deep rich soil that is dry in the summer and a position in full sun[187, 200]. Hardy to about -20°c[187]. The flowers are normally hermaphrodite but are sometimes monoecious or reduced[200]. Plants take many years to flower from seed and are possibly monocarpic[187].

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