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Catananche caespitosa Desf. trib. Cichorieae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesCatananche caespitosa Desf. trib. Cichorieae
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2000-2700m
Descriptionleaves in rosette, narrow, grey hirsute, capitula ca. 3cm across, shortly pedunculate
Size5-10cm
Colordark yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typecushion
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Africa
     Northern Africa (Algeria , Morocco)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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ASTERACEAE

Catananche caespitosa Desf., Fl. Atlant. 2: 238 (1799)

Algeria, Morocco
20 ALG MOR

2000-2700m

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