| Family | CARYOPHYLLACEAE |
| Genus species | Dianthus ancyrensis Hausskn. & Bornm. |
| Habitat | steppes |
| Altitude | 1700-1800m |
| Description | leaves 5-14mm, linear, acute, 3-veined, margins thickened, inflorescence capitate or only 1-2-flowered, calyx 6-9mm, sepals lanceolate, corolla 4-8mm across, petals crenate |
| Size | 5-15cm |
| Color | pink |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | cushion |
| Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Asia-Temperate
Western Asia (Turkey) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | CARYOPHYLLACEAE
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