Prionium

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Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Prionium (Greek saw, referring to the leaves, which have serrate edges). Juncaceae. Tender aquatics growing in great masses in running water. Stem erect, woody, from a repent rhizome: perianth rigid, cleft to the base, segms. ovate, subequal; stamens 6; ovary sessile, globose, 3-celled; ovules usually few, often 2 in a cell: caps. rigid, 3-valved; seeds usually only 1 to a cell.—One species in S. Afr. This is one of the few plants of the rush family having the lvs. crowded at the top of an erect woody st. 5-6 ft. high. This plant may be grown in a pot placed in a pan of water, and, if desired, may be planted out for the summer in a wet position. Prop. by division. CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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