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Gypsophila nana Bory & Chaub.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesGypsophila nana Bory & Chaub. 
SynonymsGypsophila achaia Bornm.
Habitatrocks
Altitude1000-2400m
Descriptionviscid pubescent, stems filiform, short, leaves elliptic-linear, at base attenuate, obtuse, flowers 1-5, axillary, calyx obconical, lobes obtuse, petals retuse
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 spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Europe
     Southeastern Europe (Greece , Kriti)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Gypsophila nana Bory & Chaub., Nouv. Fl. Pélop. 26 (1838)

Synonyms:
Gypsophila achaia Bornm.

c. & s. Greece, Crete
13 GRC KRI

1000-2400m

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