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Dianthus aciphyllus Sieber ex Ser.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus aciphyllus Sieber ex Ser. 
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 1: 358 (1824)
Native Rangee. Crete
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Descriptionleaves 2-4cm, linear, flat, coriaceous, acute, floral stems numerous, herbaceous, flowers 2-6, calyx 15-22mm, cylindrical, lobes acute, petals 7-11mm, orbiculate, dentate
Size10-30cm
Color800-1700m
Bloomsummer
Ca+
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
SynonymsDianthus juniperinus ssp. aciphyllus (Sieber ex Ser.) Turland
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (KRI Kriti)
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