Dianthus nardiformis

Dianthus nardiformis 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 nardiformis 11.1 History 11.2 Dianthus nardiformis 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 nardiformis was described in 1873 by Victor von Janka. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Dianthus nardiformis 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 0,2 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Dianthus nardiformis 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 June to July.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Dianthus nardiformis is native to Great Britain and Romania.

[edit] Cultivation

Dianthus nardiformis prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º 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 nardiformis

[edit] History

[edit] Dianthus nardiformis 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 nardiformisfr:Dianthus nardiformis