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Leucanthemum atratum (Jacq.) DC. trib. Anthemideae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesLeucanthemum atratum (Jacq.) DC. trib. Anthemideae
BibliographyProdr. 6: 48 (1838)
Native Rangee. Alps
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatscree
Altitude1000-2800m
Descriptionbasal leaves spathulate, obtusely dentate or lobate, long petiolate, stem leaves similar, sessile, capitula solitary, 2-5cm across, phyllaries with dark brown margins
Size15-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationgravelly, humous, moist, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, gravelly soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-16°C
division in spring; cuttings in late spring and late summer
SynonymsChrysanthemum atratum Jacq.
Chrysanthemum atratum var. angustifolium Gaudin
Chrysanthemum bauhini Tausch
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum ssp. atratum (Jacq.) P.Fourn.
Chrysanthemum montanum ssp. atratum (Jacq.) Arcang.
Chrysanthemum variabile Rochel
Leucanthemum atratum var. incisum Briq. & Cavill.
Leucanthemum bauhini (Tausch) Steud.
Leucanthemum montanum ssp. atratum (Jacq.) Arcang.
Leucanthemum vulgare ssp. atratum (Jacq.) Bonnier
Matricaria atrata (Jacq.) Schrank
Pyrethrum atratum (Jacq.) Less.
Pyrethrum leucanthemoides Tausch
Tanacetum atratum (Jacq.) Sch.Bip.
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria)
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