Thapsia garganica Drias plant (Umbelliferae)

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Thapsia garganica
Drias plant
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The Thapsia garganica plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Drias plant. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. decussata.

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Latin Name:  Thapsia garganica
Common Name:  Drias plant
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The resin in the sap can cause skin irritation[4].

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocky places, fields and sunny slopes[45].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[K]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Root cuttings.

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