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Saponaria lutea L.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSaponaria lutea L. 
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitudesubalpine-alpine
Descriptionleaves sublinear, canaliculate, inflorescence subumbellate, flowers ca. 8mm across, calyx cylindrical, petals ovate
Size5-10cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typecarpet
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Europe
     Middle Europe (Switzerland )
     Southwestern Europe (France , Spain )
     Southeastern Europe
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Saponaria lutea L., Sp. Pl. ed. 2. 1: 585 (1762)

Synonyms:
Smegmathamnium luteum (L.) Rchb.

sw. & s. Alps
11 SWI 12 FRA SPA

subalpine-alpine

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