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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSaponaria caespitosa DC. 
SynonymsSaponaria elegans Lapeyr.
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude1500-2100m
Descriptionleaves glabrous, linear-lanceolate, at base vaginate, with cartilaginous margins, flowers shortly pedicellate in capitate umbel, petals obovate
Size5-10cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typecarpet
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Europe
     Southwestern Europe (France , Spain)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Saponaria caespitosa DC., Mém. Agric. Econ. Soc. Agric. Seine 11: 10 (1808)

Synonyms:
Saponaria elegans Lapeyr.

c. Pyrenees
12 FRA SPA

1500-2100m

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