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Geranium malviflorum Boiss. & Reut.  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium malviflorum Boiss. & Reut. 
BibliographyPugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan.: 27 (1852)
Native Rangese. Portugal to s. Spain, nw. Africa
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatsteppes
Descriptionleaves 6-10cm long, pinnatisect into 7 segments, which are deeply pinnate into narrow and dentate lobes, flowers few, ca. 4cm across, in lax head
Size20-30cm
Colorbluish purple
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeranium tuberosum var. debile Ball
Geranium tuberosum ssp. malviflorum (Boiss.) Malag.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (POR Portugal, SPA Spain)
2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (ALG Algeria, MOR Morocco)
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