Dianthus sylvestris
Oeillet sauvage
Woodland Pink
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 22-24 mm |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | 40 cm |
Description
The Greek word ‘dianthus’ comes from ‘dios’ meaning ‘god’ and ‘anthos’ meaning flower. The calyx, 3 cm long, is surrounded at the base by 2-5 oval-shaped, pointed scales.
Grows in light woodland. Found infrequently, except in protected areas where it grows freely, amongst grasses, in sunny-shady spaces.
Flowers
The flowers, solitary or in two’s, have pale to dark pink serrated petals.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass. Blade, greyish-bluish green.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: splits open when ripe.
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