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Armeria cariensis Boiss.  
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FamilyPLUMBAGINACEAE
Genus speciesArmeria cariensis Boiss. 
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 12: 677 (1848)
Native RangeEast Aegean Islands to w. Turkey
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionglabrous, inner leaves linear, the other linear-setose, canaliculate, scapes thin, flowers in head, involucre pale, scarious, bracts triangular-ovate, acute
Size10-15cm
Colorred
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsArmeria alliacea Griseb.
Armeria alpina Friv. ex Griseb.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (TUE Turkey-in-Europe)
3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (EAI East Aegean Is., TUR Turkey)
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