Dianthus libanotis explained

Dianthus libanotis, the Mount Libanus pink or Lebanon pink, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Caryophyllaceae.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Description

It is a 25–60 cm high perennial subshrub with spiny leaves. Its white petals are dotted with crimson and pink. Its hermaphrodite fragrant flowers end in filiform tassels that bloom from June to August.^{[5] [6]}

Distribution and habitat

Dianthus libanotis is endemic to parts of western Asia, it grows on rocky outcrops in Lebanon, Syria and northern Israel and Armenia.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dianthus libanotis Labill. — The Plant List. www.theplantlist.org. 2016-12-23.
2. Web site: Dianthus libanotis Labill.. www.lebanon-flora.org. Université Saint Joseph, Beyrouth. French. 2016-12-23.
3. Book: Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature. 1810-01-01. en.
4. Book: Encyclopédie Méthodique. Botanique. Lamarck. Jean Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet de. Poiret. Jean Louis Marie. 1816-01-01. Agasse. fr.
5. Web site: Dianthus libanotis Labill. Flora of Israel Online. Flora of Israel Online. 2016-12-23.
6. Web site: Dianthus libanotis. www.mnp.am. 2016-12-23.