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Dianthus spiculifolius Schur  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus spiculifolius Schur 
BibliographyEnum. Pl. Transsilv.: 98 (1866)
Native Rangee. & s. Carpathians
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Descriptiongrassy green, leaves linear, 3-veined, to 15mm wide, petals laciniate, flowers 1-2
Size10-30cm
Colorpale pink, white
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDianthus microcheilus B.S.Williams
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (ROM Romania)
     14 Eastern Europe (UKR Ukraine)
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