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Saxifraga depressa Sternb. sect. Saxifraga 
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FamilySAXIFRAGACEAE
Genus speciesSaxifraga depressa Sternb. sect. Saxifraga
BibliographyRevis. Saxifrag.: 42 (1810)
Native Rangene. Italy (Alpi Dolomitiche)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude2000-2850m
Descriptionleaves 8-20mm long and 7-10mm wide, densely shortly hirsute, with 3-5 denticles, flowers 3-8, not very attractive, petals 4-5mm long
Size5-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSaxifraga fassana Hand.-Mazz.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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