Cheddar pink, Bergnejlika (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)


A evergreen perennial to 15cm in height, forming a mat of narrow, glaucous leaves. Flowers solitary, 2cm in width, richly fragrant, with deep rose-pink, fringed petals. The specific epithet gratianopolitanus refers to the ancient Roman name Gratianopolis of the modern French city Grenoble.


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Location: Lidingö, Stockholm, Europe, Sweden
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