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Campanula saxatilis L.  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesCampanula saxatilis L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 167 (1753)
Native Ranges. Aegean Islands
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude0-300m
Descriptionsparsely pubescent, lower leaves narrowly oblong-spathulate, shortly petiolate, crenate, stem leaves sessile, oblong, flowers 2-5, tubular campanulate, to 2cm long
Size15-20cm
Colorlilac
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, light, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division in spring and fall; basal cuttings in spring
SynonymsLacara saxatilis (L.) Raf.
Pentropis saxatilis (L.) Raf.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece, KRI Kriti)
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