Species Dianthus caespitosus
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Dianthus:
Gk. dios = godlike, divine; anthos = flower; probably referring to the scent.
Etymology of caespitosus:
From the Latin caespitis = 'grassy' or 'mound'; i.e. forming a low rounded mound
Scientific name:
Dianthus caespitosus Thunb.
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Synonym of:
Unknown
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Protologue:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 1: 81 (1794)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1794
Like D. albens but calyx 40--70 mm long and petals always toothed or fringed. Sept.--Jan. Sandstone slopes, NW, KM, SE (Botterkloof to Worcester to Uitenhage).
Observations of Taxon
Dianthus caespitosus
Name of observer:
Pauline Bohnen (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown