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Silene campanula Pers.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene campanula Pers. 
BibliographySyn. Pl. 1: 500 (1805)
Native Rangesw. Alps
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-2200m
Descriptionstems glabrous, leaves crowded at base, linear-lanceolate, at base long attenuate, acute, glabrous, bracts ciliate, flowers solitary, long pedicellate, calyx purple, glabrous
Size10-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomlate summer
Ca+
Typeperennial
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
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCucubalus alpestris All.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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