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Thymus eriocalyx (Ronniger) Jalas  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesThymus eriocalyx (Ronniger) Jalas 
BibliographyFl. Iranica 150: 542 (1982)
Native Rangew. Iran to se. Turkey
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-1500m
Descriptionpale green, stems thin, stem leaves 3-5 pairs, broadly lanceolate, upwards larger, inflorescence capitate, calyx green, long adpressed hirsute, flowers ca. 6mm long
Size3-8cm
Colorpale rose
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsThymus kotschyanus var. eriocalyx Ronniger
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (IRN Iran, IRQ Iraq, TUR Turkey)
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