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Dianthus hermaeensis Coss.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus hermaeensis Coss. 
BibliographyIll. Fl. Atlant. [E.S.-C.Cosson & J.F.G.Barette] 1: 129 (1890)
Native Rangene. Tunisia
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Descriptionleaves crowded on apex of branchlets, opposite, spathulate, 4-5cm, glaucous, univeined, entire, acute, flowers fasciculate, calyx 2-3cm, petals ca. 15mm, laciniate-dentate
Size15-35cm
Colorpink-purple
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 rupicola ssp. hermaeensis (Coss.) O.Bolós & Vigo
Dianthus rupicola var. hermaeensis (Coss.) F.N.Williams
Territory2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (TUN Tunisia)
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