Tiarella
Tiarella, or foamflower,[1] is a genus of wildflower and garden plants found in Asia and North America. They belong to the saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae). Some species are:
- Tiarella cordifolia (heartleaved foamflower)
- Tiarella polyphylla (ja) (foamflower), Eastern Asia
- Tiarella trifoliata (laceflower, threeleaved foamflower), northwestern North America
| Foamflower | |
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| Tiarella 'Cygnet' | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus: | Tiarella L. |
| Species | |
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Many hybrids are known and cultivated. The following have been given the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:
- Tiarella Angel Wings = 'Gowing'[2]
- Tiarella 'Spring Symphony'[3]
- Tiarella cordifolia[4]
- Tiarella wherryi[5]
Tiarella trifoliata habit
Tiarella trifoliata flowers
Tiarella 'Cygnet' leaves
References
- USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Tiarella". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
- "Tiarella Angel Wings = 'Gowing'". RHS. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- "Tiarella 'Spring Symphony". RHS. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- "Tiarella cordifolia". RHS. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- "Tiarella wherryi". RHS. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
- Blanchan, Neltje (2002). Wild Flowers: An Aid to Knowledge of our Wild Flowers and their Insect Visitors. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
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