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Leucanthemum maximum (Ramond) DC. trib. Anthemideae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesLeucanthemum maximum (Ramond) DC. trib. Anthemideae
BibliographyProdr. 6: 46 (1838)
Native RangePyrenees
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionglabrous, stems robust, sulcate, leaves thick, the basal cuneate, attenuate to narrow petiole, stem leaves sessile, lanceolate, coarsely remotely dentate, capitula solitary, 5-
Size15-45cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-16°C
division in spring; cuttings in late spring and late summer
SynonymsChrysanthemum burbankii Makino
Chrysanthemum ceratophylloides All.
Chrysanthemum grandiflorum Lapeyr.
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum var. maximum (Ramond) Fiori
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum ssp. maximum (Ramond) P.Fourn.
Chrysanthemum maximum Ramond
Leucanthemum lawatum Nyman
Leucanthemum vulgare ssp. maximum (Ramond) O.Bolós & Vigo
Matricaria ceratophylloides (All.) Poir.
Matricaria maxima (Ramond) Poir.
Phalacrodiscus ceratophylloides (All.) Less.
Phalacrodiscus maximus (Ramond) Less.
Pontia grandis Bubani
Tanacetum leucanthemum var. maximum (Ramond) Rchb.f.
Tanacetum maximum (Ramond) Sch.Bip.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France, SPA Spain)
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