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*Jasione montana Linnaeus. Common name: Sheep's-bit. Phenology: Jun-Sep. Habitat: Disturbed areas in sandy soils. Distribution: Native of Europe.

Origin/Endemic status: Europe

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, G, K4, NE, NY, RAB; = n/a — Pa; > Jasione montana L. var. montana — Rosatti (1986). Basionym: Jasione montana L. 1753

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