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Dianthus Firewitch

dianthus gratianopolitanus

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Field Notes

Description:

Dianthus is a genus of roughly 300 flowers in the family Caryophyllaceae. d. gratianopolitanus is small and pink with a tiny white patch near the stamen. The many petals have the appearance small flames

Habitat:

neighbor's yard

Notes:

cultivated

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Caleb Steindel
Thanks for helping me ID these flowers keith! I was also able to get an exact species, but thanks for helping me get a genus! much appreciated!

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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Flowers of Northeastern USA
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PublishedJune 1, 2014

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