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Sagina pilifera (DC.) Fenzl  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSagina pilifera (DC.) Fenzl 
BibliographyVers. Darstell. Alsin.: 57 (1833)
Native RangeCorsica, Sardinia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and rocks
Altitude400-2700m
Descriptionstems rooting, leaves opposite, linear, setose-attenuate, flowers solitary, 5-merous, 6-10mm, pedicellate, calyx lobes lax, ovate, petals 4-6mm
Size1-5cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring, early summer
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
SynonymsSagina glabra var. corsica Gren. & Godr.
Sagina pilifera var. laxa Briq.
Spergula pilifera DC.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (COR Corse, SAR Sardegna)
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