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Polygala boissieri Coss.  
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FamilyPOLYGALACEAE
Genus speciesPolygala boissieri Coss. 
BibliographyNotes Pl. Crit.: 100 (1851)
Native Ranges. Spain, Morocco
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude900-2200m
Descriptionbasal leaves obovate, stem leaves lanceolate to linear, glabrous, flowers 5-20 in lax raceme, wings ovate-orbiculate to ovate, ca. 1cm long
Size15-30cm
Colorpurple, rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPolygala major Webb
Polygala major var. boissieri (Coss.) A.W.Benn.
Polygala rosea Boiss.
Polygala rosea ssp. boissieri (Coss.) Maire
Polygala rosea var. boissieri (Coss.) Bonnet
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (MOR Morocco)
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