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Dianthus scoparius Fenzl ex Boiss.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus scoparius Fenzl ex Boiss. 
BibliographyFl. Orient. 1: 494 (1867)
Native Rangesw. Iran
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Descriptionstems numerous, stems erect, leaves glaucous, shortly linear, scabrous, flowers solitary, bracts 6-8, obtuse or truncate, mucronulate, calyx short, petals long laciniate
Size8-15cm
Colorrose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, 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 fallax Rech.f. & Esfand.
Dianthus orientalis ssp. scoparius (Fenzl ex Boiss.) Bornm.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (IRN Iran)
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