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Lomelosia speciosa (Royle) Soják  
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FamilyCAPRIFOLIACEAE
Genus speciesLomelosia speciosa (Royle) Soják 
BibliographySborn. Nár. Muz. Praha, Řada B, Přír. Vědy 43(1): 58 (1987)
Native Rangen. Pakistan to w. Himalaya
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Altitude2400-3500m
Descriptionstems pubescent, leaves oblong, at base often pinnatifid, on both faces hirsute, floral heads many flowered, 3-5cm, long radiate, bracts narrowly oblong, hirsute
Size30-50cm
Colorpink
Bloomlate summer, autumn
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in spring and fall; cuttings in summer
SynonymsScabiosa speciosa Royle
Territory4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (PAK Pakistan, WHM West Himalaya)
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