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Knautia carinthiaca Ehrend.  
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FamilyCAPRIFOLIACEAE
Genus speciesKnautia carinthiaca Ehrend. 
BibliographyOesterr. Bot. Z. 109: 335 (1962)
Native Ranges. Austria
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionbasal leaves in rosette, appressed hirsute adaxially, grey villose abaxially, lanceolate, acuminate, serrate, stem leaves lyrate with 2-6 lateral segments, floral heads 3cm
Size10-25cm
Colorpale lilac
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in spring and fall; cuttings in summer
SynonymsTrichera carinthiaca (Ehrend.) Soják
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria)
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