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fringe cups

Tellima grandiflora

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Saxifragales ›Family: Saxifragaceae ›Genus: Tellima

About

Tellima grandiflora, the bigflower tellima or fringecups, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Saxifragaceae. It is the only species in the genus Tellima. It has rounded leaves that emerge from a rootstock, and reach heights of 30 cm. It is evergreen in mild winters. Flowers are borne in spring and early summer, on spikes up to 60 cm high. The green calyx is 6–8 mm long; the five flower petals are greenish-white to purple, pinnately divided and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fringe cups?
The scientific name of fringe cups is Tellima grandiflora.
What kingdom does fringe cups belong to?
fringe cups belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does fringe cups belong to?
fringe cups belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does fringe cups belong to?
fringe cups belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does fringe cups belong to?
fringe cups belongs to the order Saxifragales.
What family does fringe cups belong to?
fringe cups belongs to the family Saxifragaceae.
What genus does fringe cups belong to?
fringe cups belongs to the genus Tellima.