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Dianthus serratifolius Sm.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus serratifolius Sm. 
BibliographyFr. Graec. Prodr. [J.Sibthorp & J.E.Smith] 1: 287 (1809)
Native Rangeec. & s. Greece, Libya
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude600-2300m
Descriptionbasal leaves 15-30mm, linear, acuminate, abaxially distinctly 3-veined, stem leaves smaller, 3-7 pairs, flowers solitary, corolla lobes 3mm, deeply serrate
Size15-30cm
Colorpale rose
Bloomsummer
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
SynonymsDianthus nazareus E.D.Clarke
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece)
2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (LBY Libya)
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