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Androsace pubescens DC. sect. Aretia 
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FamilyPRIMULACEAE
Genus speciesAndrosace pubescens DC. sect. Aretia
BibliographyFl. Franc. [J.B.A.B.de Lamarck & A.P.de Candolle] éd. 3, 3: 438 (1805)
Native Rangec. & sw. Alps, Pyrenees
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude2000-3800m
Descriptionleaves oblong, grey-green, 4-10mm, shortly hirsute, flowers 4-6mm across, solitary, shortly pedicellate, with yellow centre
Size1-5cm
Colorpink, white
Bloomspring
Caind
Typesubshrub
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in winter, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAndrosace bryoides var. pubescens (DC.) Arcang.
Aretia pubescens (DC.) Loisel.
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (SWI Switzerland)
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France, SPA Spain)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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