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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesCerastium kasbek Parrot 
BibliographyReise Ararat 2: t. 3, f. 3 (1834)
Native Rangec. & e. Caucasus
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2200-3800m
Descriptionglandular pubescent, leaves oblong-spathulate, obtuse, long petiolate, inflorescence cymose with 1-5 flowers, sepals oblong, obtuse, strigose, petals 1cm long
Size5-10cm
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
SynonymsCerastium chewsuricum Sommier & Levier
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     33 Caucasus (NCS North Caucasus, TCS Transcaucasus)
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