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Kernera boissieri Reut.  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesKernera boissieri Reut. 
BibliographyPugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. [P.E.Boissier & G.F.Reuter]: 9 (1852)
Native Ranges. & se. Spain
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Descriptionglabrous, basal leaves numerous, oblong-spathulate, obtuse, long attenuate to petiole, stem leaves linear, subfalcate, inflorescence racemose, silicles ovate
Size10-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in spring; basal cuttings in late summer
SynonymsKernera saxatilis ssp. boissieri (Reut.) Nyman
Kernera saxatilis var. boissieri (Reut.) O.Bolós & Vigo
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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