Dianthus seguieri

Dianthus seguieri, common name Seguier's pink, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae.

Etymology
The genus name Dianthus derives from the Greek words Dios (meaning "from Zeus") and anthos ("flower"), while the species name seguieri honors the French botanist Jean-François Séguier (1733 – 1784).

Description
Dianthus seguieri is a hemicryptophyte scapose plant reaching 25 - 60 cm in height. This carnation has green lanceolate leaflets and pink flowers, with purple markings in the centre. The flowering period extends from June through September. The fruits are capsules with several brown seeds.

Distribution
This species is present in southern and central Europe, mainly in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, and Switzerland.

Habitat
Dianthus seguieri grows in dry meadows at an altitude of 100 - 1000 m above sea level.