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Geranium paludosum R.Knuth  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium paludosum R.Knuth 
BibliographyRepert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 28: 2 (1930)
Native Rangene. Colombia
Primary BiomeMontane Tropical
Habitatbogs, marshes
Altitude3200-4500m
Descriptionbasal leaves in rosette, 8-13mm, cordate, palmatifid, on both faces glabrous, segments 5, the middle triangular, flowers solitary, petals 10-15mm, entire, hirsute
Size2-7cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationvery moist to boggy, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, sandy soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (CLM Colombia)
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