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Polygala preslii Spreng.  
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FamilyPOLYGALACEAE
Genus speciesPolygala preslii Spreng. 
BibliographySyst. Veg., ed. 16. 5: 531 (1828)
Native RangeSicilia
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves strigose, lower leaves spathulate to obovate, the other linear lanceolate to elliptic, serrulate, flowers in lax raceme, wings lanceolate, acute
Size10-30cm
Colorpink, white
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, 16-21°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPolygala elongata C.Presl
Polygala vulgaris var. preslii (Spreng.) Fiori
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (SIC Sicilia)
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