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Dianthus tymphresteus (Boiss. & Spruner) Boiss.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus tymphresteus (Boiss. & Spruner) Boiss. 
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 6: 27 (1859)
Native Ranges. & sc. Greece
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Altitude1700-2350m
Descriptiongreen, viscid pubescent, leaves flaccid, linear, 3-nerved, flowers 1-3 in fascicle, calyx lobes acute, petals below black variegate, obtuse, ovate, dentate
Size5-10cm
Colorrose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
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
SynonymsDianthus viscidus var. tymphresteus Boiss. & Spruner
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece)
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