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Nepeta nivalis Benth.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesNepeta nivalis Benth. 
BibliographyLabiat. Gen. Spec.: 737 (1835)
Native RangeTibet to c. & w. Himalaya
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatgrassland
Altitude5000-5300m
Descriptionhirsute and glandular, leaves sessile, orbiculate to subreniform, 15-22mm, crenate, flowers 15-17mm long, cymes sessile
Size10-15cm
Colorbluish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationhumous, moist, but in winter drier, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division in early spring; basal cuttings in late spring
SynonymsGlechoma nivalis (Benth.) Press
Marmoritis nivalis (Benth.) Hedge
Phyllophyton nivale (Benth.) C.Y.Wu
Pseudolophanthus nivalis (Benth.) Levin
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     36 China (CHT Tibet)
4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (NEP Nepal, WHM West Himalaya)
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