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Silene nizvana Melzh.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene nizvana Melzh. 
BibliographyPl. Syst. Evol. 150: 312 (1985)
Native Rangec. Iran
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2000-2400m
Descriptionstems scabrous-pubescent, basal leaves 8-12mm, obovate or subspathulate, obtuse, stem leaves 2-3cm, oblanceolate or ovate, flowers solitary, calyx clavate, corolla lobes 7mm
Size15-20cm
Colorrose
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 early spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (IRN Iran)
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