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Horminum pyrenaicum L.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesHorminum pyrenaicum L. 
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Altitude1000-2500m
Descriptionleaves oval to orbiculate, crenate, long petiolate, dark green, corrugate, flowers 17-21mm long in secund, spicate raceme
Size20-25cm
Colorbluish violet
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typerosette, stem ascending
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-16°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Europe
     Middle Europe (Austria , Germany , Switzerland )
     Southwestern Europe (France , Spain )
     Southeastern Europe (Italy , Yugoslavia)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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LAMIACEAE

Horminum pyrenaicum L., Sp. Pl.: 2: 596 (1753)

Synonyms:
Melissa pyrenaica (L.) Scop.
Pasina pyrenaea (L.) Bubani
Thymus horminum E.H.L.Krause

Alps, Pyrenees, Cord. Cantabrica
11 AUT GER SWI 12 FRA SPA 13 ITA YUG

1000-2500m

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