Английская Википедия:Cyanotis somaliensis

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Cyanotis somaliensis, pussy ears, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae, described in 1895. It is endemic to Somalia in East Africa.[1][2][3][4] Growing to Шаблон:Convert tall by Шаблон:Convert broad, it is an evergreen perennial with hairy, slightly succulent leaves and, in summer, three-lobed blue or purple flowers which resemble those of Tradescantia, a closely related genus.

This plant is valued for its ornamental properties. In temperate regions it must be grown under glass, as it does not tolerate temperatures below Шаблон:Convert. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5] It prefers rather dry conditions in bright light.[6]

References

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  1. Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. Thulin, M. (ed.) (2006). Flora of Somalia 3: 1-626. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
  3. Aluka entry
  4. GBIF entry
  5. Шаблон:Cite web
  6. Шаблон:Cite web