Cyclamen hederifolium Ait.
Fully hardy tuberous perennial with heart-shaped leaves, very variably patterned, usually paler beneath, to 15cm long, and pink flowers with deep maroon markings, to 2.5cm long. To 15cm. Many garden forms and hybrids exist. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Probably an ancient garden plant. Keble Martin describes it as naturalised in woods in southern England. Both Paxton’s and Johnson’s Dictionary describe it as native to Britain, suggesting a long-time residence. Saint-Hilaire pl.161/1829.
History at Camden Park
Cyclamen hederifolium is hand written in a copy of the 1850 catalogue held at the Mitchell library, inscribed on the front Wm. Macarthur, 23rd. Dec 1854 [ML635.9m]. It had previously been included among desiderata to Loddiges’ nursery, 6th January 1845 [MP A2933-2, p.28]. This is the likely source.
Notes
Published Jan 18, 2009 - 04:23 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 05:36 PM
Cyclamen hederifolium Ait. | Saint-Hilaire pl.161/1829 | BHL
| Family | Primulaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Mediterranean |
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| Common Name | Sour bread |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Cyclamen hederifolium |
| Confidence level | high |