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Dianthus sphacioticus Boiss. & Heldr.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus sphacioticus Boiss. & Heldr. 
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient. [P.E.Boissier] 8: 70 (1849)
Native Rangew. Crete
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1600-2200m
Descriptionleaves 5mm long, oblong to oblong-lanceolate, flowers solitary, corolla lobes 3-4mm long, subentire, barbate
Size2-10cm
Colorpink, white
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
SynonymsDianthus leucophaeus Sieber
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (KRI Kriti)
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