Grape arbor

The grapes of thorns (Danae racemosa), also called Alexandrian laurel, the only species of the genus in the family of Danae Ruscaceae (Ruscaceae is).

Features

The grape arbor is an evergreen shrub, plant height of 40-100 centimeters reached. It forms a rhizome. The branched stem is alternate. At the side branches are 5-7 leaves glow. Apparent leaves are lanceolate, pointed, and measure 5-8 × 1 to 2.5 centimeters.

The flowers are hermaphrodite. The more 5-8 flowers form loose grapes that are terminally attached to the side branches. The perianth is fused to two thirds of the esophagus is a fleshy ring. Flowering period is from May to June.

Occurrence

The grape arbor is found in southern Turkey and in Latakia in northwestern Iran and Talysh in shady oak forests and cliffs at high elevations around 1000 meters.

Use

The grape arbor is rarely used as an ornamental plant. He has been in the latest 1713 culture.



Source: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traubendorn

See Also: International Flower Delivery, Florist