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Helianthemum lunulatum (All.) DC.  
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FamilyCISTACEAE
Genus speciesHelianthemum lunulatum (All.) DC. 
BibliographyFl. Franc. [A.P.de Candolle & J.B.A.M.de Lamarck] éd. 3, 4: 816 (1805)
Native Rangesw. Alps
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude500-1600m
Descriptionbranchlets spinose, leaves elliptic-lanceolate, green, weakly hirsute, flowers 1-3, in centre orange, petals 14-16mm long
Size15-20cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCistus lunulatus All.
Rhodax lunulatus (All.) Holub
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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