Cercis griffithii
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Cercis, the Redbuds, is a genus of about 6-10 species in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae, native to warm-temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. They are small deciduous trees or large shrubs, characterised by simple, rounded to heart-shaped leaves and pinkish-red flowers borne in the early spring on bare leafless shoots.
A full list of species in the genus is:
Old World:
- Cercis chinensis - Chinese Redbud (eastern Asia; includes C. glabra and C. japonica)
- Cercis gigantea - Giant Redbud (China)
- Cercis griffithii - Afghan Redbud (southern central Asia)
- Cercis racemosa - Chain-flowered Redbud (western China)
- Cercis siliquastrum - Judas-tree or European Redbud (Mediterranean region)
New World:
- Cercis canadensis - Eastern Redbud (eastern North America)
- Cercis mexicana - Mexican Redbud (Mexico; often treated as a variety of C. canadensis)
- Cercis occidentalis - California Redbud or Western Redbud (California)
- Cercis reniformis - Oklahoma Redbud (Oklahoma; often treated as a variety of C. canadensis)
- Cercis texensis - Texas Redbud (Texas; often treated as a variety of C. canadensis)
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[edit] Plant in Armenia
Հուդայածառ գրիֆիթի (“Hudayatsar grifiti”)
[edit] Status
Very rare species. Only two populations known in Armenia. The population in Shvanidzor has almost completely disappeared.
[edit] Habitat in Armenia
Met in Meghri region only.
[edit] Habitat and ecology
Grows in dry rocky hills.
[edit] Biology and potential value
Natural reproduction is unsatisfactory. High decorative plant.
[edit] Measures of protection
Control over and protection of the populations should be established.
[edit] External links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cercis
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