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Aristolochia cretica Lam.  
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FamilyARISTOLOCHIACEAE
Genus speciesAristolochia cretica Lam. 
BibliographyEncycl. 1: 225 (1783)
Native RangeCrete
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Descriptionleaves 2-6cm, cordate, scabrous hirsute, flower large, 5-12cm, floral tube curvate, blade dilated, ovate
Size5-10cm
Colorbrownish purple
Bloomspring, summer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C
SynonymsPlagistra cretica (Lam.) Raf.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (KRI Kriti)
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