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Anacyclus pyrethrum (L.) Lag. trib. Anthemideae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesAnacyclus pyrethrum (L.) Lag. trib. Anthemideae
BibliographyElench. Pl.: 2. (1816)
Native RangeSpain, Algeria to Morocco
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude500-3000m
Descriptionleaves to 4cm long, oblong to oval in outline, bipinnatisect, segments very narrow, white hirsute, capitula ca. 5cm across, ligules abaxially purple
Size10-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAnacyclus depressus Ball
Anacyclus freynii Porta & Rigo ex Willk.
Anacyclus officinarum Hayne
Anacyclus pseudopyrethrum Asch.
Anacyclus pulcher Besser ex DC.
Anacyclus pyrethrum var. depressus (Ball) Maire
Anthemis pyrethrum L.
Matricaria officinarum (Hayne) Baill.
Matricaria pyrethrum (L.) Baill.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (ALG Algeria, MOR Morocco)
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