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Hesperis syriaca (DC.) F.Dvořák  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesHesperis syriaca (DC.) F.Dvořák 
BibliographyFeddes Repert. 84: 267 (1973)
Native RangeSyria to s. Turkey
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsteppes
Descriptionminutely glandular-pubescent, basal leaves oblong, stem leaves amplexicaule, triangular-oblong, acute, flowers in raceme, petals oblong-linear, siliques glabrous, 4-edged
Size20-30cm
Colorpurple
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCheiranthus syriacus DC.
Hesperis pulmonarioides Boiss.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (LBS Lebanon-Syria, TUR Turkey)
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