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Berardia lanuginosa (Berardia lanuginosa)

Berardia lanuginosa is a perennial herb native to the European Alps, known for its woolly appearance and alpine habitat.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining, gritty, and poor to moderately fertile soil. Prefers sandy or rocky substrates.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Water

Water when top inch of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, gritty, and poor to moderately fertile soil. Prefers sandy or rocky substrates.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Hardy in cooler climates.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Use diluted balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Yes, in winter

Leaf Color

Green, Gray

Leaf Type

Spatulate to oblanceolate, densely woolly

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Arctio lanuginosa (Lam.) Lam.
Arctium lanuginosum Lam.
Berardia subacaulis Vill.
Onopordum rotundifolium All.
Vilaria subacaulis Guett.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusBerardia
  • speciesBerardia lanuginosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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