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Anthemis aetnensis Spreng. trib. Anthemideae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesAnthemis aetnensis Spreng. trib. Anthemideae
BibliographySyst. Veg., ed. 16. 3: 595 (1826)
Native RangeSicilia (Mt. Etna)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1900-3000m
Descriptionleaves up to 25mm long, pinnatisect, segments sometimes lobate, hirsute, subcarnose, capitula 20-25mm across, ligules oblong-obovate. 2-3-dentate
Size5-25cm
Colorwhite, pale rose
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-16°C
basal cuttings in late spring and late summer
SynonymsAnthemis montana ssp. aetnensis (Spreng.) Briq. & Cavill.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (SIC Sicilia)
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