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- Common name
- Dog's tooth violet.
- Family
- Liliaceae.
- Description
- a genus of tuberous perennials, usually spring-flowering. They have attractive pendant flowers and mottled leaves and are hardy. Best grown in shade so that the tubers don't overheat or dry out.
- Propagation
- best by seed in autumn or by division of tubers.
- Uses
- the bulb is edible cooked or dried and can be ground into flour. The leaves can also be cooked.
Species and cultivars:
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