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Papaver rupifragum Boiss. & Reut.  
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FamilyPAPAVERACEAE
Genus speciesPapaver rupifragum Boiss. & Reut. 
BibliographyPugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan.: 6 (1852)
Native Ranges. Spain, Morocco
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude1400-1600m
Descriptionglaucous, subglabrous, basal leaves pinnatifid or -sect, in outline oblong-lanceolate, segments acute, petals 2-3cm, imbricate, capsule glabrous, 15-20mm long
Size20-50cm
Colorbrick red
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
SynonymsPapaver rupestre Boiss. & Reut. ex Fedde
Papaver rupifragum var. maroccanum Font Quer & Pau
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (MOR Morocco)
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