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Lomelosia minoana (P.H.Davis) Greuter & Burdet  
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FamilyCAPRIFOLIACEAE
Genus speciesLomelosia minoana (P.H.Davis) Greuter & Burdet 
BibliographyWilldenowia 15: 74 (1985)
Native RangeCrete
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude450-1500m
Descriptionstems white tomentose, basal leaves elliptic-obovate, obtuse, entire, appressed hirsute, floral heads 35-50mm across, globular
Size10-25cm
Colorlilac
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in summer
SynonymsScabiosa cretica ssp. minoana P.H.Davis
Scabiosa minoana (P.H.Davis) Greuter
Trochocephalus minoanus (P.H.Davis) Holub
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (KRI Kriti)
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