Fangblättern
Fangblättern are a group of perennial herbaceous plants described in regional floras under the common name Fangblattia and related species. The name derives from their elongated, fang-like leaf margins, which give the plants a striking, predatory appearance. They are native to temperate forest regions of Europe and Asia, though cultivated varieties are widely grown in gardens.
Morphology: The plants form compact rosettes, with leaves 6–18 cm long and 1–2 cm wide. The leaf
Ecology and habit: Fangblättern typically inhabit shaded, moist soils in deciduous and mixed forests, at elevations
Reproduction and cultivation: Flowering occurs in late spring; fruits are capsules containing numerous tiny seeds distributed
Taxonomy and conservation: The genus is informal in many field guides, with several species grouped under the