Amanus-Dost
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The Amanus-Dost ( Origanum amanum ) is a species of the genus Dost ( Origanum ) in the mint family (Lamiaceae). This species forms the hybrid Origanum x dolichosiphon P H. Davis with Origanum laevigatum .
features
The Amanus-Dost is a dwarf shrub that reaches heights of 7 to 10, rarely up to 20 centimeters. The stamens are enclosed by the corolla tube. The stamens are up to 0.5 millimeters long. The bracts are 8 to 21 millimeters long and colored purple. The crown is 15 to 40 millimeters long.
The flowering period is from July to August.
Occurrence
The Amanus-Dost occurs in southern Anatolia on limestone cliffs and stony slopes at altitudes of 1500 to 2300 meters.
use
The Amanus-Dost is rarely used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens.
supporting documents
- Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Excursion flora from Germany . Founded by Werner Rothmaler. tape 5 : Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Springer, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Berlin / Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .
