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Linum caespitosum Sm.  
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FamilyLINACEAE
Genus speciesLinum caespitosum Sm. 
BibliographyFl. Graec. Prodr. [J.Sibthorp & J.E.Smith] 1: 214 (1806)
Native RangeCrete
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionstems intricate, apically densely leafy, leaves minute, obovate, acute, at base attenuate, cymes 2-5-flowered, sepals oblong, acuminate, petals elliptic
Size15-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (KRI Kriti)
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