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Centaurea cuspidata Vis. trib. Cardueae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesCentaurea cuspidata Vis. trib. Cardueae
BibliographyFlora 12(1, Ergänzungsbl.): 22 (1829)
Native RangeCroatia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Descriptionleaves undivided, ovate-lanceolate, entire or at base dentate, adaxially green, abaxially grey tomentose, capitula solitary, involucre globular, appendages at apex subulate
Size15-30cm
Colorrose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAcosta cuspidata (Vis.) Holub
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (YUG Yugoslavia)
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