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Pterocephalus persicus Boiss.  
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FamilyCAPRIFOLIACEAE
Genus speciesPterocephalus persicus Boiss. 
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 72 (1846)
Native Rangesw. & s. Iran
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude2500-3900m
Descriptionshortly sericeous, viscid, lower leaves entire, spathulate, stem leaves lyrate and pinnatisect, segments linear, involucre purple, flowers in heads
Size15-25cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in summer
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (IRN Iran)
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