Aspidistra elatior
COMMON NAME | Cast-iron-plant |
TYPE | Low
Foliage |
FAMILY | Asparagaceae |
NOTES | Commonly
called cast iron plant for its ability to survive significant cultural abuse.
Stemless, evergreen foliage plant that typically grows to 3’ tall. Arching,
lanceolate, glossy dark green leaves (to 24” long and 4” wide) rise up
directly from its fleshy rootstock on long stems. Insignificant creamy-purple
flowers may appear at soil level in spring. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Japan and Taiwan |
NATIVE
HABITAT | Marshy
soil of shady mountain forests |
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