Cyclamen repandum Auct. ex Knuth
Cormous perennial with soft, caudate and wavy-edged leaves, flowers bright carmine with a deeper throat. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘This pleasing little plant is a native of Greece, and is said to have been introduced in 1816. It produces its flowers in the month of May: they last a considerable time, and will occasionally bear ripe seed.’ [LBC no.1942/1833].
History at Camden Park
Desideratum to Loddiges, 6th January 1845 [MP A2933-2, p.28]. Not listed in any subsequent catalogue.
Notes
Published Jan 18, 2009 - 04:55 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 05:35 PM
Cyclamen repandum Auct. ex Knuth | LBC no.1942/1833 | RBGS
| Family | Primulaceae |
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| Region of origin | France to Greece |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record | Cyclamen repandum |
| Confidence level | high |