Dianthus pyrenaicus

Dianthus pyrenaicus 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 pyrenaicus 11.1 History 11.2 Dianthus pyrenaicus 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 pyrenaicus was described in 1788 by Pierre André Pourret. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Dianthus pyrenaicus 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 0,15 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Dianthus pyrenaicus is an evergreen plant with 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 white.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Dianthus pyrenaicus is native to the Pyrenees.

[edit] Cultivation

Dianthus pyrenaicus prefers a sunny site. It grows best in soils that are dry to moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Dianthus pyrenaicus

[edit] History

[edit] Dianthus pyrenaicus 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 pyrenaicusfr:Dianthus pyrenaicus