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Dianthus thunbergii S.S.Hooper  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus thunbergii S.S.Hooper 
Habitatgrassland
Altitude15-2100m
Descriptionstems scabrous, basal leaves crowded, linear-subulate, subtriangular, scabrous, upper stem leaves subulate, bracts 4, ovate-lanceolate, flowers solitary, petals short
Size10-40cm
Colorreddish rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
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 Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Dianthus thunbergii S.S.Hooper, Hooker‘s Icon. Pl. 37: 38, t. 3617 (1959)

Cape Prov.
27 CPP

15-2100m

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