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Homogyne alpina

Homogyne alpina, the Alpine coltsfoot or purple colt's-foot, is a rhizomatous herb in the family Asteraceae, which is often used as an ornamental plant. The plant has purple-red flowers, and it is usually associated with the gall flies Ensina sonchi and Acidia cognata.

Distribution
Homogyne alpina grows in the mountains of South Central Europe at altitudes from 500 to 3 000 meters. The species grows on moist, humus-rich, mossy soil in coniferous forests, bushes and dwarf-shrub heath. In the U.K., it is known from a single location in Angus, Scotland. It is uncertain whether the plant is native or introduced. ==Similar species==
Similar species
The felt-like Homogyne discolor is characterized by the under side white, felty leaves. ==References==
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