Dianthus pendulus explained

Dianthus pendulus is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae.[1]

Description

It is a subshrub with the buds close to the soil surface. The plant is perennial and has non-succulent smooth, entire, dull green leaves. Its pink flowers are hermaphrodite and bloom from June to November.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Dianthus pendulus is endemic to the eastern Mediterranean, it grows on rocky outcrops in Lebanon, Syria and northern Israel and Iraq.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dianthus pendulus - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life. Encyclopedia of Life. 2016-12-23.
  2. Web site: Dianthus pendulus Boiss. & Blanche Flora of Israel Online. Flora of Israel Online. 2016-12-23.
  3. Web site: Dianthus pendulus Boiss & Blanche. www.lebanon-flora.org. Université Saint Joseph, Beyrouth. French. 2016-12-23.
  4. Web site: Catalogue of Life - 2014 Annual Checklist :: Species details. www.catalogueoflife.org. 2016-12-23.

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