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Alyssum andinum Rupr.  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesAlyssum andinum Rupr. 
BibliographyMém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 15(2): 103 (1869)
Native Rangee. Caucasus
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude1300-2600m
Descriptionstem densely leafy, leaves linear-spathulate, raceme shortened, umbellate, 1-2cm long, petals emarginate, 7mm long, silicles oval, 3mm long
Size3-15cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring
Ca+
Typesubshrub
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
SynonymsAlyssum ruprechtii Boiss.
Alyssum schemachense N.Busch
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     33 Caucasus (NCS North Caucasus, TCS Transcaucasus)
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