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Helichrysum leucocephalum Boiss. trib. Gnaphalieae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesHelichrysum leucocephalum Boiss. trib. Gnaphalieae
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 30 (1849)
Native RangeIran
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptiongrey arachnose-lanate, lower leaves linear-spathulate, obtuse, the other linear-lanceolate, acute, capitula numerous, minute, spherical, in terminal corymb
Size20-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-20°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGnaphalium belangerianum Sch.Bip.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (IRN Iran)
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