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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesArenaria cinerea DC. 
BibliographyFl. Franc. [J.B.A.M.de Lamarck & A.P.de Candolle] éd. 3, 4: 611 (1805)
Native Rangese. France
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves 3-5mm, the lower oblong-lanceolate, acute, the upper linear-lanceolate, flowers 3-10 in lax inflorescence, sepals ovate-lanceolate, acute, petals 5-8mm
Size10-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomlate spring
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
SynonymsAlsinanthus ruscifolius (Req.) Poir.
Arenaria ruscifolia Req.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
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