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Silene dinarica Spreng.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene dinarica Spreng. 
BibliographySyst. Veg., ed. 16. 2: 405 (1825)
Native Ranges. Carpathians
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves linear, ciliate, flowers shortly pedicellate, solitary, calyx reddish, oblong, petals bifid, floral stem with 2-4 pairs of leaves
Size5-10cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Caind
Typesubshrub
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
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSaponaria baumgartenii Janka
Silene baumgartenii Schott & Kotschy ex Rohrb.
Silene depressa Baumg.
Xamilensis dinarica (Spreng.) Tzvelev
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (ROM Romania)
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