Morphological and ornamental studies of Eremurus species

Abstract

The species of Eremurus genus (Liliaceae family), by its distinctive ornamental characters and its ability to adapt to the most diverse ecological conditions, can represent valuable variants in the enrichment of floral assortment, for landscaping design orcut flowers. In this paper are presented the results of observations and determinations carried out forthree species of Eremurus (E. himalaicusBak er, E. robustus Regel, E. stenophyllus (Boiss. & Buhse) Bak .) cultivated in Iasi (N-E Romania)during 2015-2016. The main objective of the paper is to highlight the morphological and decorative characters of these plants, so thattheir cultivation can be validin unprotected conditions and the efficient way of uses. The results obtained support the promotion ofthese plants in culture, both in floral art and in landscaping design.