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Dianthus algetanus Graells ex F.N.Williams  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus algetanus Graells ex F.N.Williams 
BibliographyJ. Bot. 23: 347 (1885)
Native Rangec. Spain
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionglaucous, glabrous, stems thin, leaves linear, acute, erect, carinate, flowers of 2, bracts ovate-lanceolate, calyx purple, apically tapered
Size5-20cm
Colorrose
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDianthus algetanus var. toletanorum Pau
Dianthus costae ssp. algetanus (Graells ex F.N.Williams) M.Laínz & al.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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