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Herniaria latifolia Lapeyr.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesHerniaria latifolia Lapeyr. 
SynonymsHerniaria pyrenaica J.Gay
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-2500m
Descriptionleaves to 1cm long, broadly elliptic, dark green, ciliate, glabrous, flowers 2mm across in clusters, sepals conspicuously adpressed hirsute
Size1-5cm
Color
Bloomspring
Ca
Typecarpet
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
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Europe
     Southwestern Europe (France , Spain)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Herniaria latifolia Lapeyr., Hist. Pl. Pyrénées 127 (1813)

Synonyms:
Herniaria pyrenaica J.Gay

Pyrenees, Spain
12 FRA SPA

1000-2500m

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