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Alyssum handelii Hayek  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesAlyssum handelii Hayek 
BibliographyBeih. Bot. Centralbl. 45(2): 279 (1928)
Native RangeGreece (Olimbos)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatscree and moraines
Altitude2400-2900m
Descriptionleaves silvery grey, small, obovate, flowers ca. 7mm across, in compact raceme
Size5-10cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationgravelly, humous, moist, sunny site
alpine house, moist, humous, gravelly soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece)
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