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Geranium nanum Coss. ex Batt.  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium nanum Coss. ex Batt. 
BibliographyFl. Algérie, Dicot. [J.A.Battandier & L.C.Trabut]: 119 (1888)
Native RangeMorocco (Atlas Mts.)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude2800-3600m
Descriptionbasal leaves 8-10mm, in outline orbiculate, palmatipartite, segments 5-7, triangular, trilobate, pilose, stem leaves absent, flowers of two in cyme, petals 10-12mm long
Size1-5cm
Colorwhitish, rose
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeranium cinereum ssp. nanum (Coss. ex Batt.) Maire
Geranium pyrenaicum var. nanum (Coss. ex Batt.) A.Terracc.
Territory2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (MOR Morocco)
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