Dianthus L.
Pinks
Kingdom | Plantae | Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae |
Subkingdom | Tracheobionta | Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients |
Division | Magnoliophyta | Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms |
Class | Magnoliopsida | Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves |
Subclass | Caryophyllidae | Cacti, many other succulents, carnivorous plants, and leadworts |
Order | Caryophyllales | Includes cacti, carnations, amaranths, ice plants, and many carnivorous plants |
Family | Caryophyllaceae | Pink or carnation family |
Genus | Dianthus | From the Greek dios, “divine,” and anthos, “flower”: the divine flower or flower of Zeus |
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Dianthus description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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Pinks (Dianthus) · 8/27/2007 · Shore Acres State Park, Cape Arago, Oregon Species not yet identified
Pinks (Dianthus) · 8/27/2007 · Shore Acres State Park, Cape Arago, Oregon Species not yet identified
Pinks (Dianthus) · 8/27/2007 · Shore Acres State Park, Cape Arago, Oregon Species not yet identified
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