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Buphthalmum speciosissimum L. trib. Inuleae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesBuphthalmum speciosissimum L. trib. Inuleae
BibliographySyst. Nat., ed. 12. 2: 569 (1767)
Native Rangen. Italy
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Descriptionstems simple, leaves broadly ovate to rhombic, coarsely crenate-serrate, upper leaves cordate, semiamplexicaule, capitula solitary, phyllaries lanceolate, acuminate
Size10-30cm
Colorgolden yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsTelekia speciosissima (L.) Less.
Xerolekia speciosissima (L.) Anderb.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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