Alchemilla erythropoda

Short description: Species of flowering plant

Alchemilla erythropoda

Scientific classification
Kingdom:  | Plantae
Clade:  | Tracheophytes
Clade:  | Angiosperms
Clade:  | Eudicots
Clade:  | Rosids
Order:  | Rosales
Family:  | Rosaceae
Genus:  | Alchemilla
Species:  |

A. erythropoda

Binomial name
Alchemilla erythropoda

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Alchemilla erythropoda, the dwarf lady's mantle, is a species of flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the family Rosaceae, native to Eastern Europe. It forms a clump of hairy, palmate leaves up to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) high, with sprays of green-yellow flowers in early summer.[1] The leaves of this and its relative A. mollis are noted for being highly water-repellent.[2] It is smaller than A. mollis, however, and its leaves may develop a reddish tinge if grown in full sun.[3]

This plant is valued as groundcover in cultivation in temperate regions. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, but is prone to self-seeding.[3] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4] It grows best in full sun to partial sun conditions, and is relatively pest- and disease-free. In the United States , it's suitable for hardiness zones 3–8.[5]

Because of the way water droplets collect on the leaves, medieval alchemists thought they possessed medicinal qualities, and they were used to treat women's ailments.[6]

## References

1. ↑ "Alchemilla Erythropoda from Burncoose Nurseries". https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/plants.cfm?pl_id=5264.
2. ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. pp. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Alchemilla erythropoda" (in en). https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/alchemilla-erythropoda/.
4. ↑ "Alchemilla erythropoda AGM". RHS Plant Finder. Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=88.
5. ↑ "Alchemilla erythropoda (Dwarf Lady's Mantle)". https://www.gardenia.net/plant/alchemilla-erythropoda.
6. ↑ "Alchemilla erythropoda" (in en-US). https://dorsetperennials.co.uk/product/alchemilla-erythropoda/.

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