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| Close-up of flowers | |
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| In a field in northern Greece | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Dianthus |
| Species: | D. cruentus |
| Binomial name | |
| Dianthus cruentus Griseb. | |
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List
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Dianthus cruentus (syn. Dianthus calocephalus), the blood pink, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to southeastern Europe, Turkey, the Transcaucasus, and Iran, and it has been introduced to Sweden. A semi‑evergreen perennial reaching 60 cm (24 in), it is typically found in sunny locations. Valued for its blood-red flowers and pleasant fragrance, it is widely available from commercial suppliers.
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References
- ^ "Dianthus cruentus Griseb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Dianthus cruentus blood pink". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
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| Dianthus cruentus |
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| Dianthus calocephalus | |
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