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Overview
Distribution
National Distribution
Canada
Origin: Exotic
Regularity: Regularly occurring
Currently: Unknown/Undetermined
Confidence: Confident
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
Molecular Biology
Barcode data: Dianthus seguieri
No available public DNA sequences.
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Statistics of barcoding coverage: Dianthus seguieri
Public Records: 2
Specimens with Barcodes: 2
Species With Barcodes: 1
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Conservation
Conservation Status
National NatureServe Conservation Status
Canada
Rounded National Status Rank: NNA - Not Applicable
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Wikipedia
Dianthus seguieri
Dianthus seguieri, common name Sequier's Pink, is a herbaceous perennial plant[2] of the genus Dianthus belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family.
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Etymology
The genus name Dianthus derives from the Greek words for divine ("dios") and flower ("anthos"), while the species name seguieri honors the French botanist J.F. Sèguer (1733 – 1784).[1]
Description
Dianthus seguieri is a hemicryptophyte scapose plant[1][2] reaching 25–60 centimetres (9.8–24 in) in height.[1][3] This carnation has green lanceolate leaflets and pink flowers, with purple markings in the centre.[2][3] The flowering period extends from June through September.[1][2] The fruits are capsules with several brown seeds.[1]
Distribution
This species is present in southern and central Europe, mainly in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.[2][3]
Habitat
Dianthus seguieri grows in dry meadows at an altitude of 100–1,000 metres (330–3,300 ft) above sea level.[1][2][3]
Gallery
Flower of Dianthus seguieri
Flower of Dianthus seguieri subsp. glaber
Leaves of Dianthus seguieri
References
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