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Gypsophila nana Bory & Chaub.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesGypsophila nana Bory & Chaub. 
BibliographyNouv. Fl. Pélop.: 26 (1838)
Native Rangec. & s. Greece to Crete
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude1000-2400m
Descriptionviscid pubescent, stems filiform, short, leaves elliptic-linear, at base attenuate, obtuse, flowers 1-5, axillary, calyx obconical, lobes obtuse, petals retuse
Size5-10cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, 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
SynonymsGypsophila achaia Bornm.
Gypsophila nana var. glabrifolia Halácsy
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece, KRI Kriti)
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