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Dianthus pruinosus Boiss. & Orph.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus pruinosus Boiss. & Orph. 
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 6: 28 (1859)
Native Rangeec. Greece
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatstony grassland
Descriptiondensely caespitose, leaves linear, 1-2cm, acute, rigid, glaucous, 3-nerved, margins scabrous, flowers solitary, calyx cylindrical, pruinose, petals 7-10mm
Size3-8cm
Colorpale purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDianthus haematocalyx ssp. pruinosus (Boiss. & Orph.) Hayek
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece)
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