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Dianthus khamiesbergensis Sond.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus khamiesbergensis Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [H.W.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 1: 124 (1860)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude1200-1500m
Descriptionstems glabrous, basal leaves linear-aristate, margins revolute, scabrous, stem leaves gradually shorter, bracts 4, broadly ovate, mucronate, petals small, obovate, denticulate
Size15-20cm
Colorpink
Bloomlate spring, summer
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
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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