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Saxifraga arachnoidea Sternb. sect. Saxifraga 
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FamilySAXIFRAGACEAE
Genus speciesSaxifraga arachnoidea Sternb. sect. Saxifraga
BibliographyRevis. Saxifrag.: 23 (1810)
Native Ranges. Alps (nw. of Lago di Garda)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Descriptionlong, viscid, silvery hirsute, leaves mainly rhombic or ovate-cuneate, 3-7-lobate, flowers crowded, small, petals 2-3mm long
Size5-10cm
Colorgreenish white, yellow
Bloomspring
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCymbalariella arachnoidea (Sternb.) Nappi
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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