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Gypsophila capitata M.Bieb.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesGypsophila capitata M.Bieb. 
BibliographyFl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 321 (1808)
Native RangeCaucasus
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionstems numerous, glabrous, leaves thick, linear, shortly acuminate, 1-3cm, glaucous, flowers in spherical head, shortly pedicellate, petals oblong-linear
Size20-35cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
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 spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGypsophila glomerata var. capitata (M.Bieb.) Ser.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     33 Caucasus (NCS North Caucasus, TCS Transcaucasus)
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