Lythraceae |
Punica granatum 'Nana' L.
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- Common Name: Dwarf Pomegranate
- Family: Lythraceae J. St-Hil.
- Country of Origin: Asia
- Habitat: Dry limestone soils to 2700 metres in the Himalayas
- Description: A miniature version of the pomegranate tree, in form of a deciduous shrub to 2m high; with shining vivid green, narrow leaves and scarlet flowers 3-4 cm long; with salmon calyx at end of thin branchlets, producing small orange red fruit to 5 cm diameter with hard rind and juicy edible pulp; attractive as a small pot plant. Subtropical climate.
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Accession Data:- Accession # 199200330
- Source: from seed of stock
- Accession Date: 07-16-1992
- Bench: 3307 - Families Pi-Ra
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 05-06-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: rosids
- Order: Myrtales
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- Family: Lythraceae
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References:Plants For A Future Website Exotica by A.B. Graf
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