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Achillea nana L. trib. Anthemideae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesAchillea nana L. trib. Anthemideae
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 899 (1753)
Native RangeAlps
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude1700-3800m
Descriptionlanate, lower leaves pinnatipartite, segments lanceolate, stem leaves sessile, capitula 5 or more in raceme, involucral bracts with black margins, ligules 6-9
Size5-10cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typeperennial
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-16°C
division in spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAchillea nana var. conferta Heimerl
Achillea nana var. laxiuscula Heimerl
Ptarmica nana (L.) DC.
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria, SWI Switzerland)
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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