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Ajuga tenorei C.Presl  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesAjuga tenorei C.Presl 
BibliographyDelic. Prag. [J.S.Presl & C.B.Presl]: 79 (1822)
Native Rangec. & s. Italy, Sicilia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude100-1400m
Descriptionsparsely hirsute to glabrous, leaves oblong to spathulate, dentate, flowers 16-25mm long, upper bracts shorter than flowers
Size5-10cm
Colorpale blue
Bloomlate spring
Ca-
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAjuga acaulis Brocchi
Ajuga decumbens Ten.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy, SIC Sicilia)
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