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Helianthemum leptophyllum Dunal  
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FamilyCISTACEAE
Genus speciesHelianthemum leptophyllum Dunal 
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candole] 1: 279 (1824)
Native Ranges. Spain, s. Italy
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Descriptionleaves evenly and remotely spaced, linear-oblong to elliptic-lanceolate, grey hirsute, abaxially green, flowers 2cm across
Size10-20cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCistus angustifolius Jacq.
Cistus stoechadifolius Dunal
Helianthemum jonium Lacaita & Grosser ex Fiori & Bég.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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