Accession #: 201900260
Accession Date: 2019-06-28
Common name: Gas Plant
Family: Rutaceae
Synonym(s):
Country of Origin: Europe to Temperate Asia
Description: A curious plant that can produce highly flammable isoprene on its foliage which, in still conditions, can actually ignite into flame. These flames are very quick burning and cause no damage to the plant. Their ecological role is unclear, some have suggested that this ignition could trigger brush fires that may serve to reduce competition, but this has apparently not been investigated. Regardless, its a pretty unique plant. Take a look:
Uses:
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USDA Zone:
Source: Strictly Medicinal Seeds, LLC - 2019
Provenance:
Rcvd as Dictamnus purpureus (seed)
Restrictions:
Culture:
90 days cool moist, then warm for germination. Step up in pots gradually for 1 year before planting out. <p> Found on calcareous soils, may benefit from periodic lime application.