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Helichrysum grandiflorum (L.) D.Don  
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesHelichrysum grandiflorum (L.) D.Don 
BibliographyMem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. 5: 550 (1824)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude300-460m
Descriptionleaves obovate to oblong, upwards linear, obtuse, amplexicaule, laxly grey-white lanate, capitula numerous in terminal spherical clusters, phyllaries short
Size10-35cm
Colorpale yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-20°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGnaphalium appendiculatum Schrank ex DC.
Gnaphalium fruticans Willd.
Gnaphalium grandiflorum L.
Gnaphalium verbascifolium Schrank
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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