Species Dianthus basuticus
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There aren’t any identifications of Dianthus basuticus.
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Location unknown
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Etymology of Dianthus:
Gk. dios = godlike, divine; anthos = flower; probably referring to the scent.
Etymology of basuticus:
From Lesotho, previously known as Basutoland that was a British Crown colony that existed from 1884 to 1966
Scientific name:
Dianthus basuticus Burtt Davy
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Protologue:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 220 (1922)
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Year published:
1922
Densely tufted perennial to 15 cm. Leaves linear. Flowers 1--4 on axillary scapes, pink to purple, calyx 15--20 mm long, petal limbs obovate, finely toothed. Nov.--Apr. Rocky slopes, SE (Avontuur to KwaZulu-Natal).
Observations of Taxon
Dianthus basuticus
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Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
17/01/2012 - 3:58pm
Collection:
Dianthus
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Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
19/11/2010 - 12:59pm
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