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Oxytropis purpurea (Bald.) Markgr. trib. Galegeae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesOxytropis purpurea (Bald.) Markgr. trib. Galegeae
BibliographyRepert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 45: 130, 192 (1927)
Native RangeAlbania to n. Greece
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Descriptionakin to O. floribunda, but flowers to 15mm long, in compact capitate raceme
Size5-15cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsOxytropis olympica Turrill
Oxytropis pilosa var. purpurea Bald.
Oxytropis thessala Turrill
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (ALB Albania, GRC Greece)
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