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Alkanna calliensis Heldr. ex Boiss.  
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FamilyBORAGINACEAE
Genus speciesAlkanna calliensis Heldr. ex Boiss. 
BibliographyFl. Orient., Suppl.: 358 (1888)
Native Rangesc. Greece
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude700-1300m
Descriptionsericeous, glandular hirsute, stems procumbent, basal leaves oblong, obtuse, the upper ovate, shortly acuminate, flowers in compact, secund raceme, bracts lanceolate
Size15-35cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; root cuttings in late winter
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece)
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