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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium leucanthum Griseb. 
SynonymsGeranium delphinifolium R.Knuth
 Geranium tafiense Aedo & Muńoz Garm.
Habitatgrassland
Altitude2100-3000m
Descriptionstems hirsute, leaves reniform, palmatisect, segments 7, rhombic, tripartite, lobes with 3-5 oblong teeth, flowers solitary, sepals mucronate, petals emarginate, 12-15mm
Size15-35cm
Colorwhite, lilac
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory Southern America
     Southern South America (Argentina Northwest)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

GERANIACEAE

Geranium leucanthum Griseb., Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 103 (1874)

Synonyms:
Geranium delphinifolium R.Knuth
Geranium tafiense Aedo & Muńoz Garm.

nw. Argentina
85 AGW

2100-3000m

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