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Bupleurum elatum


Bupleuro delle Madonie




Origin:  Sicily, the Madonie Mountains.
Family
Umbelliferae
Genus
Bupleurum
Species
elatum
Category
Perennials
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
General Description
A critically endangered shrub with roughly 400-600 individuals remaining. Its remote habitat makes it difficult to estimate the distribution of the plant.
Habitat
North-facing shady slopes of inland cliffs and deep valley at an altitude of 700-900 m. Prefers cold, wet winds with little soil.
Leaf Description
Twice as long as they are wide with 7-9 veins. Basal leaves are spear shaped and grip the stem at the base.
Propagation
Reproduces only from seed.
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