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Bellardia

Bellardia are a genus of just one species – Bellardia trixago. Their Latin name Bellardia is to commemorate the Italian botanist Carlo Antonio Lodovico Bellardi. Bellardia are hemiparasitic plants that are considered weeds in some areas of their introduction. These spring-flowering annual herbs prefer disturbed grasslands and roadsides.

Scientific classification

Genus

Bellardia (Bellardia)

Family

Broomrape

Order

Mints plantains olives and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

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Species

Yellow glandweed Mediterranean lineseed

Care Guide for Bellardia

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Water: Bellardia, native to Mediterranean climates, prefers dry summers and wet winters. It is drought-tolerant and requires weekly watering without soil saturation. Adapted to rocky terrains, its root system efficiently absorbs moisture, making bellardia ideal for xeriscaping or low-water gardens.

Propagation: Bellardia propagation primarily involves seed sowing. Germination requires well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and temperatures of 20-25°C (68-77°F) with moderate light. Optimal sowing occurs in spring. Steps include preparing pots, sowing seeds, covering lightly, watering, and maintaining moisture until germination.

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