Offenbach, Germany, 05/2019
Offenbach, Germany, 05/2019(Backlit)

Dianthus carthusianorum

Scientific Name
Dianthus carthusianorum
FAMILY
Caryophyllaceae
LIFESPAN
perennial
BLOSSOM SYMMETRY
radial
Common Name
Carthusian pink
ORDER
Caryophyllales
BLOSSOM COLOR
pink
PHYLLOTAXIS
alternate

Dianthus carthusianorum, commonly known as Carthusian pink, is a perennial wildflower native to Europe. It is recognized by its deep magenta to crimson flowers, tightly clustered at the tops of slender stems, and by its narrow, grass-like leaves. The species name refers to the Carthusian monks, who were historically associated with landscapes where the plant commonly grew, giving it a quiet cultural link to monastic Europe. Unlike many other pinks, its flowers are not strongly scented, but their intense color makes them highly distinctive in dry grasslands and open slopes.

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Offenbach, Germany, 05/2019
Offenbach, Germany, 05/2019(Backlit)