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Thymus leucospermus Hartvig  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesThymus leucospermus Hartvig 
BibliographyPl. Syst. Evol. 155: 206 (1987)
Native RangeGreece
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1400-2500m
Descriptiondensely glandular-pubescent, leaves petiolate, ovate to rhombic, punctate, stem leaves upwards larger, inflorescence 3-10cm, capitate, erect, whorls 4-8-flowered
Size5-12cm
Colorpink-purple
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece)
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