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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.
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Previously grown as T. 'Togen' but not recognised by the RHS (08/09/2016)
Tricyrtis 'Tojen'
Family: LILIACEAEGenus: Tricyrtis
Species:
Cultivar: 'Tojen'
Distribution summary: Garden origin
Habit: Perennial
Garden status: Not currently grown