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Onosma nana DC.  
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FamilyBORAGINACEAE
Genus speciesOnosma nana DC. 
BibliographyProdr. 10: 65 (1846)
Native RangeTurkey
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude0-3200m
Descriptionstem scabrous hirsute, leaves linear, obtuse, scabrous, grey-green, margins revolute, flowers in small, pendent raceme, corolla tubular, 18-25mm long, fading bluish
Size10-20cm
Colorvelvety white
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsOnosma decipiens Schott & Kotschy ex Boiss.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (TUR Turkey)
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