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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium leucanthum Griseb. 
BibliographyAbh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 103 (1874)
Native Rangenw. Argentina
Primary BiomeSubalpine
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
Typeperennial
Cultivationhumous, moist, but in winter drier, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeranium delphinifolium R.Knuth
Geranium tafiense Aedo & Muńoz Garm.
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGW Argentina Northwest)
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