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Dianthus costae Willk.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus costae Willk. 
BibliographyProdr. Fl. Hispan. [M.Willkomm & J.M.C.Lange] 3: 683 (1878)
Native Rangen. Spain
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude300-1700m
Descriptionleaves linear, acuminate, flat, stem leaves 2-6 pairs, appresed to stem, flowers shortly pedicellate, solitary, petals 6-8mm long, dentate, glabrous
Size10-30cm
Colorrose
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 algetanus ssp. costae (Willk.) Romo
Dianthus ciliatus Costa
Dianthus marianii Sennen
Dianthus multiceps var. decalepis F.N.Williams
Dianthus pyrenaicus ssp. costae (Willk.) O.Bolós & Vigo
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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