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Horminum pyrenaicum L.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesHorminum pyrenaicum L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 596 (1753)
Native RangeAlps, Pyrenees to Cord. Cantabrica
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Altitude1000-2500m
Descriptionleaves oval to orbiculate, crenate, long petiolate, dark green, corrugate, flowers 17-21mm long in secund, spicate raceme
Size10-25cm
Colorbluish violet
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsHorminum pyrenaicum f. majus Bolzon
Horminum pyrenaicum f. minus Bolzon
Melissa pyrenaica (L.) Scop.
Pasina pyrenaea Bubani
Thymus horminum E.H.L.Krause
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria, GER Germany, SWI Switzerland)
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France, SPA Spain)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy, YUG Yugoslavia)
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