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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium argenteum L. 
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude1300-2700m
Descriptionbasal leaves 2-3cm, palmatipartite, silky hirsute, segments 5-7, triangular, trilobate, stem leaves absent, flowers of two, petals 14-15mm, emarginate, glabrous, evariegate
Size5-20cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typetuft
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory Europe
     Southwestern Europe (France )
     Southeastern Europe (Italy , Yugoslavia)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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GERANIACEAE

Geranium argenteum L., Cent. Pl. 2: 25 (1756)

se. France, Italy, Slovenia
12 FRA 13 ITA YUG

1300-2700m

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