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Caltha dionaeifolia Hook.f.  
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FamilyRANUNCULACEAE
Genus speciesCaltha dionaeifolia Hook.f. 
BibliographyLondon J. Bot. 2: 306 (1843)
Native Ranges. Argentina to s. Chile
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Altitude0-1100m
Descriptionleaves ovate, 2-4cm, apically bilobate, margins translucent, ciliate, with two basal appendages, flowers to 14mm across
Size5-10cm
Colorgreenish yellow
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, moist, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C
division after flowering and in fall
SynonymsPsychrophila dionaeifolia (Hook.) Gay
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGS Argentina South, CLS Chile South)
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