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Saponaria alsinoides Viv.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSaponaria alsinoides Viv. 
BibliographyFl. Cors. Prodr., App. Alt.: 7 (1830)
Native RangeSardegna
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionpubescent, leaves ovate to oblong-ovate, entire, obtuse, stem leaves linear, minute, few, flowers in umbel, corolla 6-10mm, calyx cylindrical, petals obtuse
Size8-20cm
Colorpink-purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSaponaria ocymoides ssp. alsinoides (Viv.) Arcang.
Saponaria ocymoides var. alsinoides (Viv.) Nyman
Saponaria ocymoides var. gracilior Bertol.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SAR Sardegna)
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