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Saxifraga paradoxa Sternb. sect. Saxifraga 
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FamilySAXIFRAGACEAE
Genus speciesSaxifraga paradoxa Sternb. sect. Saxifraga
BibliographyRevis. Saxifrag.: 22 (1810)
Native Rangese. Alps
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatshady rocks
Descriptionsubglabrous, stem fragile, leaves reniform, palmatilobate or crenate, petiolate, shiny, thin, flowers in axillary cymes, petals linear-oblong
Size5-15cm
Colorpale green
Bloomspring
Ca-
Typesubshrub
Cultivationshady, humous, rock crevices
alpine house, humous, gravelly soil, shade
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCymbalariella paradoxa (Sternb.) Nappi
Lobaria paradoxa (Sternb.) Haw.
Zahlbrucknera paradoxa (Sternb.) Rchb.
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria)
     13 Southeastern Europe (YUG Yugoslavia)
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