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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium argenteum L. 
BibliographyCent. Pl. II: 25 (1756)
Native Rangese. France to Slovenia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude1300-2700m
Descriptionbasal leaves 2-3cm, palmatipartite, silky hirsute, segments 5-7, triangular, trilobate, stem leaves absent, flowers of two, petals 14-15mm, emarginate, glabrous, evariegate
Size5-20cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeranium argenteum var. lucanum A.Terracc.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy, YUG Yugoslavia)
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