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Epilobium glaciale P.H.Raven  
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FamilyONAGRACEAE
Genus speciesEpilobium glaciale P.H.Raven 
BibliographyBull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 368 (1962)
Native Rangew. Himalaya
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude3500-4500m
Descriptionstems simple, glabrous, leaves narrowly elliptic, glabrous, carnose, sparsely denticulate, acuminate, petiolate, inflorescence erect, petals 6-8mm, emarginate, obcordate
Size5-30cm
Colorpinkish purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (WHM West Himalaya)
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