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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus albens Aiton 
BibliographyHort. Kew. 2: 90 (1789)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude15-1500m
Descriptionstems glabrous, lower leaves long, linear, glabrous, the upper scaly, bracts 4, ovate, acute, mucronate, flowers in panicle, sepals ovate, acute, ciliate, petals entire
Size10-40cm
Colorwhite, pale rose
Bloomlate spring
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 incurvus Thunb.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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