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Geranium albanum M.Bieb.  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium albanum M.Bieb. 
BibliographyFl. Taur.-Caucas. 2: 137 (1808)
Native RangeCaucasus to n. Iran
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Descriptionleaves reniform-orbiculate, palmatipinnate, segments 7-9, cuneate, incised, upper leaves smaller, flowers solitary, sepals oblong, ciliate, petals obcordate
Size10-45cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeranium cristatum Steven
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     33 Caucasus (NCS North Caucasus, TCS Transcaucasus)
     34 Western Asia (IRN Iran)
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