| Family | CARYOPHYLLACEAE |
| Genus species | Dianthus candicus (P.W.Ball & Heywood) Madhani & Heubl. |
| Synonyms | Petrorhagia candica P.W.Ball & Heywood |
| Habitat | rocky slopes |
| Altitude | 300-1500m |
| Description | glabrous or sparsely glandular pubescent, leaves oblong-spathulate, inflorescence lax, petals 4-7mm long, oblong-spathulate, emarginate, pinkish striate |
| Size | 10-20cm |
| Color | white |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, 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 (Kriti) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | CARYOPHYLLACEAE
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