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Dimorphanthus (From dimorphos two-formed)

(from dimorphos, two-formed; in allusion to there being two kinds of flowers, perfect and sterile). ORD. Araliaceae. This genus is now included under Aralia, and the species described below is in reality merely a variety of A. chinensis. A very handsome hardy shrub, of erect habit, with very large, much-divided, spiny leaves. This remarkably fine foliage plant requires a sheltered, but sunny, spot, where it will fully develop its beauty. For sub-tropical gardening it is very useful. It requires similar cultivation to Aralia (which see).

D. mandschuricus (Manchurian).* l. from 3ft. to 5ft. long, and nearly as much in width, bipinnate, very hairy and prickly. h. 6ft. to 10ft. Manchuria, 1866. Deciduous.