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Description
Coincya Richeri, also known as Richeria grandis or giant chervil, is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, France, and Italy. This plant can grow up to 2 meters in height, with a stem that is covered in hairs and leaves that are pinnately divided.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Kingdom| Phylum| Class| Order| Family| Genus| | ———— | ———— | ———— | ———— | ———— | ———— | ———— | | Eukaryota| Plantae| Spermatophyta| Magnoliopsida| Brassicales| Brassicaceae | Coincya|
Appearance
The Coincya Richeri plant can grow up to 2 meters in height and has a stem that is covered in hairs. Its leaves are pinnately divided into smaller leaflets, and its flowers are yellow in color and arranged in clusters. The plant blooms from May to August, producing fruit that is a silique, a type of long, narrow seed pod.
Care Guide
Coincya Richeri is a hardy plant that can grow in a variety of conditions, but it prefers well-drained soil and full sunlight. The plant requires regular watering during dry spells, but it can tolerate periods of drought. Fertilization is not necessary, but it can benefit from a balanced fertilizer in the spring. Coincya Richeri can grow in hardiness zones 5-10.
Common Pests & Diseases
Coincya Richeri is generally not susceptible to pests or diseases. However, it can be affected by aphids, flea beetles, and caterpillars. These can be controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Additionally, the plant can develop root rot if it is overwatered or planted in poorly drained soil.
Habitat
Coincya Richeri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in open, sunny areas such as fields, meadows, and hillsides. It prefers well-drained soil and full sunlight, but it can tolerate periods of drought.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Coincya Richeri an annual or perennial plant?
A: Coincya Richeri is a perennial plant.Q: Can Coincya Richeri tolerate drought?
A: Yes, Coincya Richeri can tolerate periods of drought.Q: What type of soil does Coincya Richeri prefer?
A: Coincya Richeri prefers well-drained soil.Q: Is Coincya Richeri susceptible to pests or diseases?
A: Coincya Richeri is generally not susceptible to pests or diseases, but it can be affected by aphids, flea beetles, and caterpillars.
Related Plants
Here are some related plants to Coincya Richeri:- Brassica nigra (Black Mustard)- Eruca sativa (Arugula)- Sinapis arvensis (Wild Mustard)
References
– “Coincya Richeri.” Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Accessed 28 July 2021. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287217-1.- “Coincya Richeri.” The Royal Horticultural Society. Accessed 28 July 2021. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/313237/Coincya-Richeri/Details.
