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Dianthus lilacinus Boiss,& Heldr.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus lilacinus Boiss,& Heldr. 
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient. [P.E.Boissier], ser. 2, 1: 63 (1854)
Native Ranges. Albania to Greece
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Descriptionleaves rigid, subulate, on margins scabrous, short, 3-nerved, basal leaves crowded, stem leaves vaginate, flowers in dense head, calyx yellowish, petals dentate
Size10-20cm
Colorlilac-pink
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDianthus pinifolius ssp. lilacinus (Boiss. & Heldr.) Wettst.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (ALB Albania, GRC Greece)
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