Rank Species | Higher classification Pink | |
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Similar Pink, Caryophyllaceae, Dianthus monspessulanus, Dianthus pavonius, Dianthus sylvestris | ||
Dianthus seguieri, common name Sequier's Pink, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Dianthus belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family.
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Etymology
The genus name Dianthus derives from the Greek words for divine ("dios") and flower ("anthos"), while the species name seguieri honors the French botanist J.F. Sèguer (1733 – 1784).
Description
Dianthus seguieri is a hemicryptophyte scapose plant reaching 25–60 centimetres (9.8–23.6 in) in height. This carnation has green lanceolate leaflets and pink flowers, with purple markings in the centre. The flowering period extends from June through September. The fruits are capsules with several brown seeds.
Distribution
This species is present in southern and central Europe, mainly in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Habitat
Dianthus seguieri grows in dry meadows at an altitude of 100–1,000 metres (330–3,280 ft) above sea level.
