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Dianthus turcomanicus Schischk.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus turcomanicus Schischk. 
BibliographyFl. URSS [V.L.Komarov, ed.] 6: 899 (1936)
Native Ranges. Turkmenistan to Afghanistan
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatsteppes
Descriptionstems numerous, sparsely scabrously pubescent, simple, leaves linear, 1-6cm, acute, 3-veined, glabrous, flowers solitary, terminal, calyx tubular, petals ovate, laciniate
Size20-50cm
Colorwhite-rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDianthus crinitus ssp. turcomanicus (Schischk.) Rech.f.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     32 Middle Asia (TKM Turkmenistan)
     34 Western Asia (AFG Afghanistan, IRN Iran)
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