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Gypsophila olympica Boiss.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesGypsophila olympica Boiss. 
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 55 (1849)
Native Rangenw. Turkey
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude2000-2500m
Descriptionglabrous, leaves linear, angular, acute, 5-10mm, at margins scabrous, crowded at base, floral head single, terminal, 7-10mm wide, petals 4-5mm long, cuneate, obtuse
Size5-15cm
Colorpink, white
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 spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (TUR Turkey)
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