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10. Dianthus caryophyllus L., Sp. Pl. 410. 1753. Stewart, Ann. Cat. Vasc. Pl. W. Pak. & Kashm. 242. 1972.
SHAHINA A. GHAZANFAR & YASIN J. NASIR
Perennial, up to 50 cm. Leaves lanceolate to linear-lanceolate. Flowers large, fragrant, solitary or in lax panicles. Bracteoles 4, ovate, acute at apex, ΒΌ-1/3 the length of the calyx. Calyx 20-25 mm, cylindrical. Petal limb toothed.
Fl. Per.: Summer months.
Lectotype: Hb. Clifford 164 (BM).
Clove pink or carnation is cultivated in gardens for its beautiful showy flowers and a fragrance like cloves.
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