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Marrubium supinum L.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesMarrubium supinum L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 583 (1753)
Native Rangec. & s. Spain, nw. Africa
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionwhite lanate, leaves reniform to orbiculate, on base cordate, deeply crenate, long petiolate, flowers ca. 1cm long, numerous, in spherical head
Size15-30cm
Colorlilac, reddish violet
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsMarrubium guilliermondii Emb.
Marrubium sericeum Boiss.
Marrubium supinum var. barrelieri Rouy
Marrubium supinum var. boissieri Rouy
Marrubium supinum var. bombycinum Rouy
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (ALG Algeria, MOR Morocco, TUN Tunisia)
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