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Pedicularis orthantha Griseb.  
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FamilyOROBANCHACEAE
Genus speciesPedicularis orthantha Griseb. 
BibliographySpic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 15 (1844)
Native RangeBulgaria to n. Greece
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Altitude2000-2400m
Descriptionleaves 10cm, ovate-lanceolate, bipinnatisect, segments lanceolate, incised-dentate, obtuse, glabrous, flowers in capitate raceme, corolla 10-12mm long
Size8-12cm
Colorpurplish red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
division in spring just as young growth commences
SynonymsPedicularis orbelica Janka ex Pančić
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (BUL Bulgaria, GRC Greece, YUG Yugoslavia)
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