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FamilyPOLYGALACEAE
Genus speciesPolygala flavescens DC. 
BibliographyCat. Pl. Horti Monsp.: 134 (1813)
Native RangeCorsica, Elba, wc. Italy
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionlower leaves obovate, the other lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, flowers 15-25 in raceme, wings 7-9mm, lanceolate to elliptic, shortly acuminate
Size15-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPolygala rogeri Oertz. ex Ten.
Polygala vulgaris var. flavescens (DC.) Paol.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (COR Corse)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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