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Genista legionensis (Pau) M.Laínz trib. Genisteae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesGenista legionensis (Pau) M.Laínz trib. Genisteae
BibliographyBol. Inst. Estud. Asturianos, Supl. Ci. 10: 194 (1964)
Native Rangenw. Spain (Picos de Europa)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1100-2200m
Descriptionleaves alternate, entire, 3-9mm, elliptic or lanceolate, adaxially glabrous, abaxially grey hirsute, flowers axillary, 1-3, 10-12mm, calyx campanulate, sericeous
Size5-40cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring after hot water treatment, germ. 1-3 months
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGenista aspalathoides var. legionensis Pau
Genista hystrix ssp. legionensis (Pau) P.E.Gibbs
Genista polyanthos ssp. legionensis (Pau) M.Laínz
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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