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Eriophyton tuberosum (Hedge) Ryding  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesEriophyton tuberosum (Hedge) Ryding 
BibliographyTaxon 60: 483 (2011)
Native RangeTibet to w. & c. Nepal
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude3600-4800m
Descriptionstems thin, procumbent, leaves ovate, 2-3cm long, coarsely dentate, flowers ca. 25mm long, with relatively wide upper lip
Size10-15cm
Colorrich pink
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsLamium gilongensis H.W.Li
Lamium tuberosum Hedge
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     36 China (CHT Tibet)
4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (NEP Nepal)
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