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Armeria nebrodensis (Guss.) Boiss.  
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FamilyPLUMBAGINACEAE
Genus speciesArmeria nebrodensis (Guss.) Boiss. 
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 12: 685 (1848)
Native RangeSicilia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionglabrous, outer leaves short, patent, broadly linear, 3-nerved, the inner narrowly oblong, flowers in large heads, involucre pale brown, outer bracts ovate, acuminate
Size10-30cm
Colorpurple, rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsArmeria alpina Ten. ex Boiss.
Armeria alpina Guss.
Armeria canescens ssp. gracilis (Ten.) Bianchini
Armeria canescens ssp. nebrodensis (Guss.) P.Silva
Armeria gracilis Ten.
Armeria heterophylla Wallr.
Armeria sardoa var. nebrodensis (Guss.) Parl.
Armeria sicula Heldr. ex Boiss.
Statice nebrodensis Guss.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (SIC Sicilia)
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