Francoa sonchifolia, the wedding flower[1] or bridalwreath (bridal wreath), is a plant species in the family Francoaceae, that is endemic to Chile.[2] An evergreen perennial with wavy edged basal leaves (sinuate), it produces erect unbranched racemes of pale pink flowers, veined or blotched with dark pink.[1]

Francoa sonchifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Geraniales
Family: Francoaceae
Genus: Francoa
Species:
F. sonchifolia
Binomial name
Francoa sonchifolia

The Latin specific epithet sonchifolia means "with leaves like Sonchus (sowthistle)".[3]

In cultivation it is hardy in mild places that do not suffer prolonged frozen ground (RHS H4).[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Francoa sonchifolia". RHS. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Francoa sonchifolia". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
  3. ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
  4. ^ "Hardiness Ratings" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 16 May 2021.