Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
280204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 23: 137 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279536



Common Names

  • Pogonia minor
  • Small Pogonia
  • Lesser Pogonia


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Synonyms

  • Pogonia japonica minor Makino [unknown]
  • Pogonia minor pallescens (Nakai) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Pogonia minor pallescens Nakai [unknown]

Description

Pogonia minor (also called 'Minor Pogonia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a single, thick stem. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves with a deep green color, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonia minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its leaves are edible and can be used as a vegetable, and its seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pogonia minor is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonia minor is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought, but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Pogonia minor

Pogonia minor is native to North America.

Pogonia minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogonia minor?

Pogonia minor

What type of plant is Pogonia minor?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Pogonia minor?

Grasslands and chaparral

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