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Atractylis  humilis L. trib. Cardueae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesAtractylis  humilis L. trib. Cardueae
SynonymsCirsellium humile (L.) Gaertn.
 Crocodilina humilis (L.) Bubani
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Descriptionleaves 2-5cm, oblanceolate-oblong, sinuate-serrate, shortly spinose, subpetiolate, stem leaves pinnatisect, spinose, sessile, capitula solitary, surrounded by upper leaves
Size5-25cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typetuft
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 13-18°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory Europe
     Southwestern Europe (France , Spain)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

ASTERACEAE

Atractylis humilis L., Sp. Pl. 2: 829 (1753)

Synonyms:
Cirsellium humile (L.) Gaertn.
Crocodilina humilis (L.) Bubani

se. France, sc. Spain
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