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Dianthus langeanus Willk.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus langeanus Willk. 
BibliographyProdr. Fl. Hisp. [M.Willkomm & J.M.C.Lange] 3: 690 (1878)
Native Rangen. Portugal to nw. & wc. Spain
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude250-2200m
Descriptionleaves grey-green, acicular, flowers 1cm across, petals crenate, inside bright crimson ringlet around pink to white eye
Size5-10cm
Colorpale pink
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 hispanicus ssp. langeanus (Willk.) Nyman
Dianthus hispanicus var. occidentalis Willk.
Dianthus langeanus var. hirtellus Merino
Dianthus langeanus var. obtusatus Merino
Dianthus occidentalis var. arvaticus Lacaita & Pau
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (POR Portugal, SPA Spain)
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