Dianthus plumarius

• Botanical Name : Dianthus plumarius L.

• The name Dianthus is from the Greek words dios ("god") and anthos ("flower"), and was cited by the Greek botanist Theophrastus.

• Synonyms : Caryophyllus plumarius Moench
• Plant Family : Caryophyllaceae
• Plant Form : Herb

About Dianthus plumarius Plant :

• Habit : An annual herb.
• Leaves : Simple, opposite, entire.
• Flowers :
  • Pink to red, white coloured, actinomorphic.
  • Sepals 5, petals 5, polypetalous, brightly coloured, 10 stamens.
• Fruit : Fruit dry and splits open when ripe.
• Significance : Generally grown as an ornamental plant.