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Geranium harveyi Briq.  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium harveyi Briq. 
BibliographyAnnuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genéve 11-12: 183 (1908)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Altitude1200-2200m
Descriptiondensely silky lanate, leaves in rosette, orbiculate, pinnate into 5-7 segments, each pinnate in 2-5 linear lobes, flowers solitary, stellate, 8-9cm across, at level of leaves
Size10-15cm
Colorwhite, pink, pale blue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeranium sericeum Harv.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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