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Senega persistens (A.W.Benn.) J.F.B.Pastore & Martinez  
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FamilyPOLYGALACEAE
Genus speciesSenega persistens (A.W.Benn.) J.F.B.Pastore & Martinez 
BibliographyAnn. Missouri Bot. Gard. 108: 141 (2023)
Native Rangew. Argentina
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2100-2300m
Descriptionleaves alternate, carnose, broadly obovate or triangular, rounded or truncate, cuneate, flowers 2-6 in raceme, corolla green variegate, 3-5mm
Size5-10cm
Colorwhite, lilac
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPolygala oreophila Speg.
Polygala paradoxa Chodat
Polygala persistens A.W.Benn.
Polygala williamsii Böcher & al.
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGS Argentina South, AGW Argentina Northwest)
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