Dianthus seguieri

Dianthus seguieri, common name Seguier's pink, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae.

Etymology

The genus name Dianthus derives from the Greek words Dios and anthos, while the species name seguieri honors the French botanist Jean-François Séguier.

Description

Dianthus seguieri is a hemicryptophyte scapose plant reaching 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, Russia, and Switzerland.

Habitat

Dianthus seguieri grows in dry meadows at an altitude of above sea level.