Dianthus simulans

Dianthus simulans (= Dianthus gracilis ssp. simulans) is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Dianthus simulans 11.1 History 11.2 Dianthus simulans in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Dianthus simulans was described in 1933 by Nikolai Andreev Stojanov and Boris Stefanoff. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Dianthus simulans is a species in the genus Dianthus (carnation) which contains 300 species and belongs to the family of the Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,05 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Dianthus simulans has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are lanceolate with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are many-petaled and pink. The plants bloom from April to May.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Dianthus simulans is native to Bulgaria.

[edit] Cultivation

Dianthus simulans prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -17,7º C. It grows best in soils that are dry.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Dianthus simulans

[edit] History

[edit] Dianthus simulans in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Dianthus simulansfr:Dianthus simulans