Dianthus pavonius, the peacock-eye pink, is a herbaceous perennial plant[2] of the genus Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Dianthus |
| Species: | D. pavonius
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| Binomial name | |
| Dianthus pavonius Tausch
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Etymology edit
The genus name Dianthus derives from the Greek words for divine ("dios") and flower ("anthos"), while the species name pavonius comes from the Latin "pavo" and means "like a peacock".
Description edit
Dianthus pavonius is a hemicryptophyte scapose plant[2][3] reaching 2–25 centimetres (0.79–9.84 in) in height.[4][3] This short-stemmed carnation occurs in dense clumps. It has bluish-greenish pointed leaves and purple-pink coloured flowers, with a blue or brown heart. The flowering period extends from April through May.[5] The fruits are cylindrical capsules with several flat brown seeds.[3]
Distribution edit
This species is mainly present in the southern Alps in France and Italy and in the Pyrenees.[2][4]
Habitat edit
Dianthus pavonius grows in grassland and prefers sunny areas and moderately nutrient-rich moist soil,[6] at an altitude of 1,100–3,000 metres (3,600–9,800 ft) above sea level.[2][3]
Gallery edit
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Plant of Dianthus pavonius -
Flowers of Dianthus Pavonius -
Leaves of Dianthus pavonius
References edit
- ^ Biolib
- ^ a b c d Luirig Altervista
- ^ a b c d "Acta Plantarum". Archived from the original on 2012-10-15. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
- ^ a b Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia – Edagricole – 1982. Vol. I, pag. 271
- ^ Zipcodezoo
- ^ "Plant encyclopedie". Archived from the original on 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
External links edit
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