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Aethionema stylosum DC.  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesAethionema stylosum DC. 
BibliographySyst. Nat. 2: 562 (1821)
Native Rangesw. Syria to s. Turkey
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1500-1800m
Descriptionleaves large, ovate-lanceolate, acute, lower leaves shortly petiolate, flowers large in capitate raceme
Size10-20cm
Colorpink, white, lilac
Bloomearly summer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAethionema lacerum Boiss. & Balansa
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (LBS Lebanon-Syria, TUR Turkey)
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