| Family | CARYOPHYLLACEAE |
| Genus species | Cerastium candidissimum Correns |
| Habitat | dry, stony grassland |
| Altitude | 600-2300m |
| Description | leaves lanceolate to linear, ca. 2cm long, white and yellowish lanate, margins revolute, flowers ca. 1cm across in compact cyme |
| Size | 5-10cm |
| Color | white |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | + |
| Type | carpet |
| 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 division in early spring; cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Europe
Southeastern Europe (Greece) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | CARYOPHYLLACEAE
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