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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene serrulata Boiss. 
BibliographyFl. Orient. 1: 643 (1867)
Native Rangesw. Turkey
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionglaucous, stems apically ramose, leaves linear-lanceolate, acute, scabrously minutely serrate, upper leaves narrowly linear, flowers solitary, calyx cylindrical, petals bifid
Size15-35cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSilene armena var. serrulata (Boiss.) Coode & Cullen
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (TUR Turkey)
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