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Nomenclature

Tricyrtis Wall. Convallariaceae 'Tojen' with hoverfly. Toad Lily. Distribution: Formosa, but other species from Himalayas to China, Japan, Philippines. Perennial herbaceous plant. Tricyrtis means 'three humped ' in Greek referring to its three part shape; formosana means beautiful and the island of Formosa (whose name also means beautiful).
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. link

Previously grown as T. 'Togen' but not recognised by the RHS (08/09/2016)

Tricyrtis 'Tojen'

Family: LILIACEAE
Genus: Tricyrtis
Species:
Cultivar: 'Tojen'
Distribution summary: Garden origin
Habit: Perennial
Garden status: Not currently grown


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