...The calyx is persistent with 5-6 petals and 7-8 petals, which open in sunlight. Several species of Lewisia are edible, and the swollen root of L. rediviva Pursh (bitter root), found in the arid northwestern region, was often used as food by Native Americans. It grows well in well-drained and sunny locations, so it is planted in volcanic sand or Kanuma soil in pots, but it dislikes calcareous soil and is sensitive to heat, so it should be kept in partial shade and cool in summer. *Some of the terminology that mentions "bitter root" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…萼は5~6枚で宿存し,花弁は7~8枚,日光を浴びて開く。 レウィシア属Lewisiaは数種が食用とされるが,そのうちの北西部乾燥地域に分布するL.rediviva Pursh(英名bitter root)の根の肥大部はインディアンによって食用に多く用いられた。 排水と日当りのよい場所によく育つので,鉢植えには火山砂や鹿沼土で植えつけるが,石灰質を嫌い,暑気に弱いので夏は半日陰で涼しく管理する。… ※「bitter root」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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