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Limonium scabrum (Thunb.) Kuntze  
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FamilyPLUMBAGINACEAE
Genus speciesLimonium scabrum (Thunb.) Kuntze 
BibliographyRevis. Gen. Pl. 2: 396 (1891)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude0-300m
Descriptionleaves obovate-oblong, obtuse, tapered to petiole, to 10cm long, scapes apically ramose, scabrous, bracts triangular, spikelets 1-flowered, petals oblanceolate
Size15-30cm
Colorblue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsStatice scabra Thunb.
Taxanthema scabrum (Thunb.) Sweet
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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