| Family | CARYOPHYLLACEAE |
| Genus species | Gypsophila diffusa Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex Rupr. |
| Habitat | rocky slopes |
| Description | taproot, stems glandular pubescent, basal leaves spathulate, 1-2cm, obtuse, 1-nerved, upper leaves linear-lanceolate, acute, flowers numerous in lax inflorescence |
| Size | 10-30cm |
| Color | white |
| Bloom | spring, early summer |
| Ca | + |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Asia-Temperate
Middle Asia (Kazakhstan , Turkmenistan , Uzbekistan ) Caucasus (Transcaucasus ) Western Asia (Iran) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | CARYOPHYLLACEAE
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