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Silene depressa M.Bieb.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene depressa M.Bieb. 
BibliographyFl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 336 (1808)
Native RangeTranscaucasus
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude2000-2800m
Descriptionstems scabrously hirsute, leaves minute, oblong-lanceolate, glabrous, at base ciliate, flowers solitary, calyx glandular, cylindrical, petals bifid
Size5-20cm
Colorwhite
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
SynonymsSilene oligantha Besser ex Ledeb.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     33 Caucasus (TCS Transcaucasus)
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