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Dianthus basianicus Boiss. & Hausskn.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus basianicus Boiss. & Hausskn. 
BibliographyFl. Orient. [P.E.Boissier] Suppl.: 77 (1888)
Native Rangenw. Iran to ne. Iraq
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatsandy grassland
Descriptionpruinose-tomentose, leaves erect, oblong, apex acute, white, flowers solitary, calyx long, broadly cylindrical, lobes lanceolate, acute, petals laciniate
Size20-25cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDianthus crinitus var. tomentellus Boiss.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (IRN Iran, IRQ Iraq)
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