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Dianthus pulviniformis Greuter  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus pulviniformis Greuter 
BibliographyCandollea 20: 189 (1965)
Native Rangec. Crete
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude600-1300m
Descriptionleaves 1-2cm. linear, subrevolute, acute, coriaceous, floral stems numerous, herbaceous, inflorescence 1-4-flowered, calyx subcylindrical, lobes acute, petals 4mm
Size3-9cm
Colorpale rose
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. pulviniformis (Greuter) Turland
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (KRI Kriti)
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