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Erodium chrysanthum L'Hér.  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesErodium chrysanthum L'Hér. 
BibliographyGeraniologia: t. 3 (1792)
Native Rangec. & s. Greece
Primary BiomeTenperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-2200m
Descriptionleaves appressed silvery or white hirsute, broadly ovate, pinnate, floral scapes 3-8-flowered, densely black glandular, sepals ovate, fruit densely hirsute
Size10-15cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring, summer
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
SynonymsErodium absinthoides Lindl.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece)
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