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Atractylis humilis L. trib. Cardueae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesAtractylis humilis L. trib. Cardueae
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 829 (1753)
Native Rangese. France to sc. Spain
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves 2-5cm, oblanceolate-oblong, sinuate-serrate, shortly spinose, subpetiolate, stem leaves pinnatisect, spinose, sessile, capitula solitary, surrounded by upper leaves
Size5-25cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 13-18°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAtractylis x gedeonii Sennen
Cirsellium humile Gaertn.
Crocodilina humilis Bubani
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France, SPA Spain)
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