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Double-flowered stock. Matthiola incana is widely used as an ornamental plant for summer bedding, and as a cut flower and aromatic plant. The species has been in cultivation since at least the 16th century. The flowers can be simple or double, medium or large. [5]
The common name stock may be applied to the whole genus, more specifically to varieties and cultivars of Matthiola incana. The common names evening stock and night-scented stock are applied to varieties of Matthiola longipetala (syn. M. bicornis ). [ 6 ]
It has four-petaled purple to white flowers, which are approximately 1 to 2 cm wide. The plant is low-growing and highly branched in form, normally growing to about 45 cm in length. The plant is low-growing and highly branched in form, normally growing to about 45 cm in length.
Its botanical name is Matthiola incana, also known as stock. [3] The same name also describes other plants, such as the wallflower , which have fragrant flowers. The name derives from the French giroflée from Greek karyophyllon = " nut -leaf" = the spice called clove , the association deriving from the flower's scent.
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As of 2019, 1201 species and hybrids of vascular plants have been identified in the county, [1] including the yellow lady's-slipper Cypripedium parviflorum, the official county flower. [ 2 ] 255 unique taxa of mosses, liverworts, and hornworts [ 3 ] have been identified in Door County.
Wisconsin's state flower was chosen by school children in 1909 and officially codified into law in 1949.
It is nearly impossible to remove all the rhizomes and roots and any fragment that remains can grow into a new plant. Digging also disturbs the soil and roots of any nearby desirable plants.