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Armeria humilis (Link) Schult.  
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FamilyPLUMBAGINACEAE
Genus speciesArmeria humilis (Link) Schult. 
BibliographySyst. Veg. [J.J.Roemer & J.A.Schultes] ed. 15(bis). 6: 772 (1820)
Native Rangenw. Iberian Peninsula
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude800-1500m
Descriptionouter leaves linear-lanceolate, inner leaves filiform, more or less channelled and ciliate, floral heads ca. 15mm broad
Size5-10cm
Colorpale pink, white
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsArmeria caespitosa var. humilis (Link) Pau & al.
Armeria juniperifolia (Vahl) Hoffmanns. & Link
Armeria maritima var. humilis (Link) Bernis
Armeria maritima ssp. humilis (Link) Bernis
Armeria willkommii Henriq.
Statice caespitosa Cav.
Statice humilis Link.
Statice juniperifolia Vahl
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (POR Portugal, SPA Spain)
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