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Dianthus cinnamomeus Sm.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus cinnamomeus Sm. 
BibliographyFl. Graec. Prodr. [J.Sibthorp & J.E.Smith] 1: 287 (1809)
Native RangeGreece to s. Aegean Islands
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionstems terete, strigose, lower leaves obtuse, in anthesis withering, flowers solitary, petals 3mm long, glabous, abaxially cinnamon-brown
Size15-30cm
Colorwhite
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
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece, KRI Kriti)
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