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Pedicularis tuberosa L.  
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FamilyOROBANCHACEAE
Genus speciesPedicularis tuberosa L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 610 (1753)
Native RangeAlps, Pyrenees, Apennines
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatgrassland and scree
Altitude1000-2400m
Descriptionstems hirsute, leaves glabrous, pinnatisect, segments pinnatifid, flowers in capitate spike, bracts pinnatifid, calyx villose, corolla to 2cm long
Size10-25cm
Colorpale yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationgravelly, humous, moist, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, gravelly soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
division in spring just as young growth commences
SynonymsPedicularis adscendens Hoppe & Sternb.
Pedicularis flavissima Gand.
Pedicularis morasii Fiori
Pedicularis sumana Pollini
Pedicularis tuberosa var. minor Gaudin
Pedicularis uncinata Poir.
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria, SWI Switzerland)
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France, SPA Spain)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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