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Adonis distorta Ten.  
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FamilyRANUNCULACEAE
Genus speciesAdonis distorta Ten. 
BibliographyFl. Med. Univ. 1: 448 (1822)
Native Rangec. Apennines
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude1900-2500m
Descriptionleaves bi- or tripinnatipartite, basal leaves long petiolate, flowers 30-45mm across, petals shiny, sepals hirsute
Size5-15cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationfresh seed, germ. 3-12 months, 13-16°C
careful division in spring and early summer
SynonymsAdonanthe distorta (Ten.) Sennikov
Chrysocyathus distortus (Ten.) Chrtek & Slavíková
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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