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Linum cariense Boiss.  
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FamilyLINACEAE
Genus speciesLinum cariense Boiss. 
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 86 (1844)
Native Rangew. & wc. Turkey
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude950-2100m
Descriptionglabrous, glaucous, leaves linear-spathulate, carinate, mucronate, margins scabrous, upper leaves scaly, imbricate, flowers few in lax cyme, sepals ciliate, petals obtuse
Size1-5cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (TUR Turkey)
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