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Dianthus ketzkhovelii Makaschv.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus ketzkhovelii Makaschv. 
BibliographySakharthw. S.S.R. Mec´niereb. Akad. Moambe 8: 447 (1947)
Native Rangew. Transcaucasus
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatstony grassland
Descriptionleaves opposite, linear, 2-5cm, long acuminate, flowers solitary, bracts 4-7, lanceolate, mucronate, aristate, calyx tubular, ca. 2cm, petals laciniate
Size15-25cm
Colorrose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDianthus orientalis ssp. ketzkhovelii (Makaschv.) Nersesian
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     33 Caucasus (TCS Transcaucasus)
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