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Cynanchica lycia (Stapf) P.Caputo & Del Guacchio  
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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesCynanchica lycia (Stapf) P.Caputo & Del Guacchio 
BibliographyPl. Biosystems 154: 772 (2020)
Native Rangesw. Turkey
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2000-2600m
Descriptionleaves imbricate, to 4mm long, narrowly oblong, mucronate, bright green, flowers 4-6mm long, narrowly infundibuliform, in terminal cymes
Size5-10cm
Colorpink
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, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAsperula lycia Stapf
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (TUR Turkey)
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