Paris quadrifolia Herb Paris (Trilliaceae)

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Paris quadrifolia
Herb Paris
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The Paris quadrifolia plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Trilliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Herb Paris.

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Latin Name:  Paris quadrifolia
Common Name:  Herb Paris
Family:  Trilliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The plant is poisonous in large doses[9, 13, 19, 65]. This refers to the fruit[200].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Damp woods on calcareous soils[13, 17].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a humus-rich soil in woodland conditions[200]. Prefers a light sandy loam[42, 90]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[200]. The presence of this plant in a truly wild state in Britain is an indicator of ancient woodland[200]. Plants are very slow to flower from seed[137]. The flowers are very long-lived[200]. The flowers emit a strong unpleasant smell rather like decaying meat[245].

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