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Homogyne discolor (Jacq.) Cass. trib. Senecioneae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesHomogyne discolor (Jacq.) Cass. trib. Senecioneae
BibliographyDict. Sci. Nat. [G.-F. Cuvier] ed. 2. 21: 413 (1821)
Native Rangec. & se. Europe
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Altitude1400-2600m
Descriptionleaves cordate to reniform, rugose, abaxially white tomentose, adaxially dark green, capitula solitary, discoid, crateriform, 10-15mm across
Size10-25cm
Colorred
Bloomlate spring
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPetasites discolor (Jacq.) Baumg.
Tussilago alpina Scop.
Tussilago discolor Jacq.
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria, GER Germany)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy, YUG Yugoslavia)
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