liver berry
Also known as: scoot berry; white mandarin
An herbaceous, rhizomatous perennial to 75cm tall, forming a clump of stems bearing alternate, oval, pointed leaves. In summer, pendent, greenish, bell-shaped flowers are produced; these are followed by bright red fruits
Scientific classification
- Species
- liver berry (Streptopus amplexifolius)
- Genus
- Streptopus
- Family
- Liliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of liver berry
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of liver berry
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liver berry care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. May also be propagated by seed, although germination is erratic
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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