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Petrocallis pyrenaica (L.) R.Br.  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesPetrocallis pyrenaica (L.) R.Br. 
SynonymsDraba pyrenaica L.
 Draba rubra Crantz
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude1000-3000m
Descriptionleaves cuneate, apically lobate, floral stem leafless, flowers 6-7mm across in few flowered raceme, petals obtuse
Size1-5cm
Colorbright lilac, pink, white
Bloomlate spring, summer
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 Europe
     Middle Europe (Austria , Czechoslovakia , Germany , Switzerland )
     Southwestern Europe (France , Spain )
     Southeastern Europe (Italy , Yugoslavia)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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BRASSICACEAE

Petrocallis pyrenaica (L.) R.Br., Hortus Kew. [W.T. Aiton] 4: 93 (1812)

Basionym:
Draba pyrenaica L., Sp. Pl. 2: 642 (1753)

Synonyms:
Zizzia pyrenaica (L.) Roth

Crucifera petrocallis E.H.L.Krause
Draba rubra Crantz

Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians
11 AUT CZE GER SWI 12 FRA SPA 13 ITA YUG

1000-3000m

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