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Aethionema lycium I.A.Andersson et al.  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesAethionema lycium I.A.Andersson et al. 
BibliographyWilldenowia 13: 22 (1983)
Native Rangesw. Turkey (Lycia)
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude2000-2100m
Descriptionleaves opposite, shortly petiolate, obovate to elliptic, glaucous, upper leaves alternate, sessile, flowers in dense raceme, petals 5mm long, obscurely emarginate
Size5-15cm
Colorpale pink
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
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
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (TUR Turkey)
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