Associations to the word «Dianthus»

Wiktionary

DIANTHUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Caryophyllaceae   — numerous flowering plants, including carnations, pinks, and sweet william.
DIANTHUS, noun. Any plant, such as carnations and pinks, of the genus Dianthus
DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Caryophyllaceae   — the carnation.
DIANTHUS COMPACTUS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Caryophyllaceae   — Dianthus barbatus; sweet william.
DIANTHUS COMPACTUS, proper noun. A taxonomic subspecies within the species Dianthus barbatus   — Dianthus barbatus subsp. compactus.

Dictionary definition

DIANTHUS, noun. Carnations and pinks.

Wise words

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