Hemerocallis minor

Hemerocallis minor
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Subfamily: Hemerocallidoideae
Genus: Hemerocallis
Species: H. minor
Binomial name
Hemerocallis minor
Mill.

Hemerocallis minor, is also known as dwarf day lily, grassleaf lily and small daylily. It is native to northern Asia (Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea).[1] The plant grows up to 0.5 m high. Its wide yellow flowers is scentless. It is a hermaphroditic plant, and is pollinated by insects such as honey bees.[2]

In China, the flowers are eaten as a traditional food.[2]

Propagation

Propagation is mainly done by seed, which the plant produces in pods. Division can also be done to reproduce the plants.

References

  1. ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. 1 2 Flora of China Vol. 24 Page 162 小黄花菜 xiao huang hua cai Hemerocallis minor Miller, Gard. Dict., ed. 8. Hemerocallis no. 2. 1768.


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