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Dianthus spiculifolius Schur  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus spiculifolius Schur 
SynonymsDianthus carpathicus Borbás
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitudemontane-subalpine
Descriptiongrassy green, leaves linear, 3-veined, to 15mm wide, petals laciniate, flowers 1-2
Size10-20cm
Colorpale pink, white
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typecarpet
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Europe
     Southeastern Europe (Romania )
     Eastern Europe (Ukraine)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Dianthus spiculifolius Schur, Enum. Pl. Transsilv. 98 (1866)

Synonyms:
Dianthus petraeus spiculifolius (Schur) Ciocârlan

Dianthus carpathicus Borbás

e. & s. Carpathians
13 ROM 14 UKR

montane-subalpine

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