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Silene mesatlantica Maire  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene mesatlantica Maire 
BibliographyMém. Soc. Sc. Nat. Maroc 15: 12 (1927)
Native RangeMorocco
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude1900-3700m
Descriptiongreen, pubescent, eglandular, leaves obovate-lanceolate, acute, gradually attenuate to petiolate base, vaginate, flowers terminal, 1-2, calyx 2cm, corolla 15-17mm across
Size10-25cm
Colorwhitish
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
SynonymsSilene boryi var. mesatlantica (Maire) Pau
Silene mesatlantica var. macrotricha Emb. & Maire
Territory2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (MOR Morocco)
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