''Atocion'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family
Caryophyllaceae, tribe
Sileneae, native to Europe, the Caucasus region, and the Middle East as far east as Iran.
The species diversity is highest in the Balkans.
Species
The following species are recognised in the genus ''Atocion'':
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Atocion armeria
''Atocion armeria'', commonly known as Sweet William catchfly, is a species of plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. Originally a native of Europe, it has become widespread in the United States. A small-growing form is known as a dwarf catchfly. ...
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(L.) Raf.
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Atocion compactum
''Atocion'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, tribe Sileneae, native to Europe, the Caucasus region, and the Middle East as far east as Iran. The species diversity is highest in the Balkans.
Species
The following spe ...
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(Fisch. ex Hornem.) Tzvelev
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Atocion lerchenfeldianum''
(Baumg.) M.Popp
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Atocion reuterianum''
(Boiss. & Blanche) Frajman
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Atocion rupestre''
(L.) Oxelman
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Atocion scythicinum''
(Coode & Cullen) Frajman
References
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllaceae genera
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