Dianthus libanotis
Species of plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dianthus libanotis, the Mount Libanus pink or Lebanon pink, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Caryophyllaceae.[1][2][3][4]
| Dianthus libanotis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Dianthus |
| Species: | D. libanotis |
| Binomial name | |
| Dianthus libanotis Labill. | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Dianthus atomarius Boiss. | |
Description
It is a 25–60 cm high perennial subshrub with spiny leaves. Its white petals are dotted with crimson and pink. Its hermaphrodite fragrant flowers end in filiform tassels that bloom from June to August.[5][6]
Distribution and habitat
Dianthus libanotis is endemic to parts of western Asia, it grows on rocky outcrops in Lebanon, Syria and northern Palestine and Armenia.[6][5]
References
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