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).[1]
Description
Dianthus seguieri is a hemicryptophytescapose plant[1][2] reaching 25–60 centimetres (9.8–23.6 in) in height.[1][3] This carnation has green lanceolate leaflets and pink flowers, with purple markings in the centre.[2][3] The flowering period extends from June through September.[1][2] The fruits are capsules with several brown seeds.[1]