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Leucocera horrida (Hicken) S.Denham & Pozner  
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FamilyCALYCERACEAE
Genus speciesLeucocera horrida (Hicken) S.Denham & Pozner 
BibliographyTaxon 70: 612 (2021)
Native Ranges. Argentina (n. Neuquén)
Primary BiomeSubapine
Habitatgrassland
Altitude1500-2000m
Descriptionleaves pinnatisect, segments dentate or lobate, involucral bracts triangular, spines on achenes to 3cm long
Size10-20cm
Color
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationhumous, moist, but in winter drier, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed when ripe or as soon as possible
cuttings of rosettes in late summer
SynonymsCalycera horrida Hicken
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGS Argentina South)
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