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Betonica hirsuta L.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesBetonica hirsuta L. 
BibliographyMant. Pl. 2: 248 (1771)
Native RangeAlps
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionhirsute, leaves oblong-cordate, crenate, 2-8cm long, flowers 20-24mm long in compact spike
Size15-40cm
Colorpink, purple
Bloomlate summer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsBetonica alpestris Jord. & Fourr.
Betonica pradica Zanted.
Betonica rubicunda Wender. ex Benth.
Betonica sabauda Jord. & Fourr.
Stachys hirsuta (L.) Dalla Torre & Sarnth.
Stachys pradica (Zanted.) Greuter & Pignatti
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria, SWI Switzerland)
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy, YUG Yugoslavia)
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