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Polianthes tuberosa L.
- Common Name: Tuberose - double flowering selection
- Family: Asparagaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Mexico
- Habitat:
- Description: perennial herb with tuberous rhizomes
- Uses: Often grown as a cut flower. Aztecs used the essential oil to flavor chocolate. Used in modern times in perfume trade.
- Culture: susceptible to aphids, thrips and mites.
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Accession Data:- Accession # 200800002
- Source: Matt Opel
- Accession Date: 01-23-2008
- Bench: 2210 - XER:Chihuahuan-Tehuacan Deserts
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 07-13-2011
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Asparagales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Asparagaceae
- SubFamily: Agavoideae
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