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Dianthus strictus Banks ex Sol.
Nomencalture
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Family: CaryophyllaceaeGenus: Dianthus
Species:
Dianthus strictus Banks ex Sol.
SUMMARY
Dianthus strictus Banks ex Sol. Russell, Nat. hist. Aleppo ed. 2, 2:252. 1794.
Perennial herb, Stems with woody base, erect with numerous branches, up to 75cm long. Leaves ciliated at base and scabrous at margin, 2-4mm broad. Flowers solitary or 2-3 clustered. Epicalyx of 4 scales much shorter than the calyx of calyx pale. Calyx 15-18mm long, sometimes tinged with purple. Striations often limited to the apex of teeth and to some bands below sinuses. Petals pink, lamina fan-shaped, denticulate, marked with dots which gave the plant its name.