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Dianthus graniticus Jord.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus graniticus Jord. 
BibliographyObserv. Pl. Nouv. 7: 13 (1849)
Native Rangesc. France
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Descriptionleaves 1-3mm wide, flat, linear, acuminate, stem leaves 6-7 pairs, flowers often solitary, corolla lobes 5-8mm long, dentate, barbate
Size20-25cm
Colorbright pink
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 hirtus ssp. graniticus (Jord.) Rouy & Foucaud
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
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