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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium versicolor L. 
SynonymsGeranium striatum L.
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Altitude250-1600m
Descriptionbasal leaves 6-10cm, palmatipartite, appressed pilose, segments 5, ovate, 12-22-lobate, flowers of two in cyme, petals 17-18mm long, emarginate, violet striate
Size25-60cm
Colorpale lilac, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory Europe
     Southeastern Europe (Albania , Greece , Italy , Sicilia , Yugoslavia)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

GERANIACEAE

Geranium versicolor L., Cent. Pl. 1: 21 (1755)

Synonyms:
Geranium striatum L.

se. Europe
13 ALB GRC ITA SIC YUG

250-1600m

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