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Isatis apennina Ten. ex Grande  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesIsatis apennina Ten. ex Grande 
BibliographyBull. Orto Bot. Regia Univ. Napoli 4: 284 (1913)
Native Rangesw. Alps, c. Apennines
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude1800-2450m
Descriptionglaucous, glabrous, basal leaves alternate, spathulate, 4-5cm, stem leaves sessile, lanceolate, 3-4cm, on base sagittate, entire, flowers in raceme, petals 4-5mm
Size10-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring, early summer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsIsatis allionii P.W.Ball
Isatis alpina All.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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