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Geranium cinereum Cav.  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium cinereum Cav. 
BibliographyDiss. 4: 204 (1787)
Native Rangew. & c. Pyrenees to nw. Spain
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude1200-2600m
Descriptionall leaves basal, 2-3cm, more than to one-half pinnate to 5-7 segments, hirsute, abaxially sometimes grey sericeous, flowers in pairs, 25-30mm across, dark striate
Size7-35cm
Colorpale purple
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGeranium argenteum ssp. cinereum (Cav.) Bonnier & Layens
Geranium cineraceum Lapeyr.
Geranium varium L‘Hér.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France, SPA Spain)
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