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Armeria caespitosa (Ortega) Boiss.  
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FamilyPLUMBAGINACEAE
Genus speciesArmeria caespitosa (Ortega) Boiss. 
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 12: 679 (1848)
Native Rangec. Spain
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude1500-2500m
Descriptionleaves short, narrowly linear, triquetrous, rigid, tipped with short, pointed, white mucro, on margins scabrous, scape pubescent, involucre pale brown, bracts ovate
Size1-5cm
Colorpale lilac, pink
Bloomspring
Ca-
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsArmeria caespitosa var. isernii Vicioso & Beltrán
Armeria juniperifolia var. isernii (Vicioso & Beltrán)
Armeria maritima var. caespitosa (Ortega) Bernis¨
Statice caespitosa Ortega
Statice isernii (Vicioso & Beltrán) Font Quer & Rothm.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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