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Silene lychnidea C.A.Mey.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene lychnidea C.A.Mey. 
Habitatgrassland
Altitude2200-2400m
Descriptionleaves lanceolate-linear, acute, sparsely ciliate, the basal in rosette, stem leaves shorter, calyx glandular pubescent, campanulate-cylindrical, lobes ovate, obtuse, petals bifid
Size10-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typecarpet
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Asia-Temperate
     Caucasus (North Caucasus , Transcaucasus)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene lychnidea C.A.Mey., Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. [C.A. Meyer] 213 (1831)

Caucasus
33 NCS TCS

2200-2400m

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