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| Identification |
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Genus
Lardizabala
Species
biternata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Family
LARDIZABALACEAE
Specimen number
S6576
Data source
GrUnFr p341;Frgnt p265
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
40'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Lardizabala biternata has mild pungent flowers.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 3 inch long, sausage shaped, and dark purple in color. It has a bland flavor. Lardizabala biternata is most often used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
vinegar like smell
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
3 inch long, sausage shaped, and dark purple in color
Flavor / texture
has a bland flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Lardizabala biternata to produce fruit. Propagation of this plant can be achieved using a cutting. This species is considered to have originated from Chile.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Lardizabala biternata is evergreen. Flowers appear in December and May.
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