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Phyteuma humile Schleich. ex Gaudin  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesPhyteuma humile Schleich. ex Gaudin 
BibliographyGuide Bot. [L.J.Murith]: 84 (1810)
Native Rangese. France to n. Italy
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatscree and moraines
Altitude1800-3200m
Descriptionglabrous, leaves linear, shallowly dentate, crowded at base of stem, supporting bracts oval, dentate, as long as spherical floral head
Size5-10cm
Colordark violet
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typeperennial
Cultivationgravelly, humous, moist, sunny site
alpine house, moist, humous, gravelly soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, light, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
basal cuttings in spring
SynonymsPhyteuma carestiae Biroli
Phyteuma hemisphaericum ssp. humile (Schleich. ex Gaudin) Douin
Phyteuma humile var. humillimum A.DC.
Phyteuma linearifolium Biroli ex Colla
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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