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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium atlanticum Boiss. 
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient. 1: 59 (1843)
Native Rangenw. Africa
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves in outline squarrose, pinnatisect, segments 5-7, crenate, stems ramose, flowers terminal, 2-3cm across, pedicels white hirsute, petals emarginate,
Size20-30cm
Colorpink-violet
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeranium atlanticum var. maurum (Pau) Maire
Geranium atlanticum var. stenopetalum Maire
Geranium maurum Pau
Territory2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (ALG Algeria, MOR Morocco, TUN Tunisia)
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