Dianthus monspessulanus
Dianthus monspessulanus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Core eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
Genus: | Dianthus |
Species: | D. monspessulanus |
Binomial name | |
Dianthus monspessulanus L. | |
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Dianthus monspessulanus, common name the Fringed Pink, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Dianthus belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. The genus name Dianthus derives from the Greek words for divine ("dios") and flower ("anthos"), while the species name monspessulanus means "from Montpellier".
Description
Distribution
This species is present in Albania, former Yugoslavia, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Spain and Portugal.
Habitat
This plant grows in arid grasslands, woodlands and heathlands, at an altitude of 0–2,200 metres (0–7,218 ft) above sea level. It prefers rich and well drained soils in sunny places.
Gallery
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Dianthus monspessulanus
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Close-up on a pink flower of Dianthus monspessulanus
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Close-up on a white flower of Dianthus monspessulanus
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Flower of Dianthus monspessulanus, lateral view
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Stem and leaves of Dianthus monspessulanus
References
- Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia – Edagricole – 1982. Vol. I, pag. 272
- Conti F., Abbate G., Alessandrini A., Blasi C. (a cura di), 2005 - An annotated checklist of the Italian vascular flora - Palombi Editori
External links
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