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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene corsica DC. 
BibliographyFl. Franc. [J.B.A.M.de Lamarck & A.P.de Candolle] Fl. Franc., éd. 3, 4: 756 (1805)
Native RangeCorsica, Sardinia
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsands
Altitude0-20m
Descriptionviscid-glandular, stems ascendent, leaves opposite, oblanceolate, subcarnose, 12-15mm, entire, acute, flowers 2-5 in short, secund raceme, petals 5-8mm
Size10-20cm
Colorgreenish white
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSilene succulenta ssp. corsica (DC.) Nyman
Silene succulenta var. corsica (DC.) Rohrb.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (COR Corse, SAR Sardegna)
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