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Cerastium argenteum M.Bieb.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesCerastium argenteum M.Bieb. 
BibliographyFl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 361 (1808)
Native Rangee. Caucasus to nw. Iran
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Descriptionleaves linear, margins revolute, 10-35mm, silvery hirsute, with distinct midrib, bracts and sepals oblong, flowers solitary, petals bilobate
Size5-15cm
Colorwhite
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
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     33 Caucasus (NCS North Caucasus, TCS Transcaucasus)
     34 Western Asia (IRN Iran)
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