Dianthus carthusianorum
The knowledge of various experts was included in the selection of the plant species.
Profile
- Related to: Clove family, Caryophyllaceae
- Characteristics:
- 30-45cm tall, mostly unbranched and hairless
- Leaves linear
- Flowers short-stalked, purple and clustered at the end of the stem into a head-like inflorescence surrounded by brown-skinned bracts
- calyx with yellow-brown and membranous calyx scales, which are extended into a granule
- calyx tube 12-18mm long, brownish red
- Corolla petals toothed at the front
- Flowering time: June – October
- Habitat: Dry meadows, rock outcrops, sparse forests, dry rough grasslands
- Distribution: Central European, colline – alpine
- Endangerment and protection measures
- Red List status (Switzerland): Least concern (LC)
Source: Flora Helvetica 5th edition, Info Flora