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Dianthus pygmaeus Hayata  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus pygmaeus Hayata 
BibliographyIcon. Pl. Formosan. 3: 34 (1913)
Native RangeTaiwan
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude1400-3900m
Descriptionleaves linear, 2-3cm long, shortly vaginate, acuminate, flowers 1-4, pedicellate, calyx cylindrical, finely veined, glabrous, petals 30-35mm long, fimbriate
Size5-15cm
Colorpink, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
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
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDianthus pygmaeus var. albiflorus S.S.Ying
Dianthus pygmaeus f. albiflorus (S.S.Ying) S.S.Ying
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     38 Eastern Asia (TAI Taiwan)
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