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FamilyPOLYGALACEAE
Genus speciesPolygala rosea Desf. 
BibliographyFl. Atlant. 2: 128 (1798)
Native RangeAlgeria
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Descriptionlower leaves large, oblong-spathulate, the upper lanceolate-linear, acute, flowers large, ca. 10mm, in long raceme
Size30-50cm
Colorrose
Bloomlate spring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPolygala gypsophiloides C.Presl ex Willk. & Lange
Polygala saxatilis Port. ex Willk. & Lange
Polygala schimperi C.Presl
Territory2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (ALG Algeria)
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