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Dianthus caespitosifolius Planellas  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus caespitosifolius Planellas 
BibliographyEnsayo Fl. Gallega: 118 (1852)
Native Rangen. Portugal to nw. Spain
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionstems numerous, erect, basal leaves 1-2cm, crowded, linear-subulate, rigid, stem leaves 4-6 pairs, linear, flowers usually of two, petals 3-5mm, glabrous
Size10-20cm
Colorbright pink
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDianthus cintranus var. planellasii Pau
Dianthus laricifolius ssp. caespitosifolius (Planellas) M.Laínz
Dianthus laricifolius var. caespitosifolius (Planellas) Pau
Dianthus planellae Willk.
Dianthus planellae var. tenuis Merino
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (POR Portugal, SPA Spain)
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