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Galium balearicum Briq.  
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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesGalium balearicum Briq. 
BibliographyAnnuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genéve 11-12: 191 (1908)
Native RangeBaleares (Mallorca)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Altitude400-1400m
Descriptionstems thin, leaves 2-5mm, in whorls of 5-6, lower leaves ovate, upper leaves lanceolate, adaxially scabrous hirsute, inflorescence few flowered, flowers 1-2mm long
Size5-10cm
Colorbright purple
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGalium rubrum var. balearicum (Briq.) Knoche
Galium rubrum ssp. balearicum (Briq.) Malag.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (BAL Baleares)
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