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Origanum dictamnus L.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesOriganum dictamnus L. 
SynonymsOriganum dictamnifolium St.-Lag.
 Origanum saxatile Salisb.
Habitatrocks
Descriptionwhite hirsute, stem leaves only at base, leaves entire, thick, broadly ovate, on both faces white hirsute, spikes erect, oblong, bracts large, ruby-red
Size20-25cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in spring
Territory Europe
     Southeastern Europe (Kriti)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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LAMIACEAE

Origanum dictamnus L., Sp. Pl. 2: 589 (1753)

Synonyms
Amaracus dictamnus (L,) Benth.
Majorana dictamnus (L.) Kostel.

Amaracus tomentosus Moench
Origanum dictamnifolium St.-Lag.
Origanum saxatile Salisb.

Crete
13 KRI

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