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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium sinense R.Knuth 
BibliographyPflanzenr. [H.G.A.Engler, ed.] IV, 129: 577 (1912)
Native Rangesc. China
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Altitude2300-4600m
Descriptionleaves 10cm wide, pinnate to 5-7 segments, which are shallowly lobate, shiny, adaxially bright green, flowers in lax raceme, corolla 2cm across, petals reflexed
Size30-40cm
Colordark red
Bloomlate summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeranium mairei H.Lév.
Geranium platypetalum Franch.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     36 China (CHC China South-Central)
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