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Galium pulvinatum Boiss.  
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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesGalium pulvinatum Boiss. 
BibliographyElench. Pl. Nov.: 57 (1838)
Native Ranges. Spain (Malaga)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude750-2000m
Descriptionglabrous, leaves 3-5mm, in whorls of 5-6, ovate to broadly lanceolate, flat, inflorescence few flowered, leafy, flowers 2-4mm across, rotate, glabrous
Size2-6cm
Coloryellowish
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGalium erythrorrhizon var. pulvinatum (Boiss.) Cuatrec.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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