Hemerocallis minor

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

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

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

Propagation

Propagation is by seed, which Hemerocallis minor produces in capsules, and by dividing clumps.

References

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[1] Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

[FOC-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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