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Hyssopus canescens (DC) Nyman  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesHyssopus canescens (DC) Nyman 
BibliographyConsp. Fl. Eur.: 587 (1881)
Native Rangesw. Europe
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Descriptionleaves opposite, sessile, narrowly lanceolate, 1-3cm, shortly densely hirsute, margins involute, flowers in whorls of 3-7, inflorescence to 10cm, calyx tubular, corolla 1cm
Size20-45cm
Colorblue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsHyssopus cinerascens Jord. & Fourr.
Hyssopus cinereus Pau
Hyssopus officinalis var. canescens DC.
Hyssopus officinalis ssp. canescens (DC.) Nyman
Hyssopus officinalis ssp. cinereus (Pau) O.Bolós & Vigo
Hyssopus offcinalis var. stenothix Briq.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France, SPA Spain)
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