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Borago pygmaea (Lam. ex DC.) Chater & Greuter  
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FamilyBORAGINACEAE
Genus speciesBorago pygmaea (Lam. ex DC.) Chater & Greuter 
BibliographyBot. J. Linn. Soc. 65: 261 (1972)
Native RangeCorsica, Sardinia, s. Italy
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Descriptiontaproot, leaves oblong-ovate, verrucose, pilose, dark green, corolla pendent, campanulate, pentamerous, petals acute, 15-20mm wide
Size20-30cm
Colorbright blue
Bloomsummer, autumn
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
root cuttings in late winter
SynonymsAnchusa laxiflora DC.
Borago laxiflora (DC.) Fisch.
Buglossites laxiflorus (DC.) Moris
Campanula pygmaea Lam. ex DC.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (COR Corse, SAR Sardegna)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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