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Dianthus candicus (P.W.Ball & Heywood) Madhani & Heubl.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus candicus (P.W.Ball & Heywood) Madhani & Heubl. 
BibliographyTaxon 67: 103 (2018)
Native RangeCrete
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude300-1500m
Descriptionglabrous or sparsely glandular pubescent, leaves oblong-spathulate, inflorescence lax, petals 4-7mm long, oblong-spathulate, emarginate, pinkish striate
Size10-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsFiedleria candica (P.W.Ball & Heywood) Ovcz.
Petrorhagia candica P.W.Ball & Heywood
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (KRI Kriti)
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