Ragged pink (Dianthus seguieri, Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 1: 330 (1786))

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Author: Vill.

Bibliography: Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 1: 330 (1786)

Year: 1786

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Dianthus

Vegetable: False

Observations: France to Italy

Description

The Ragged pink is a captivating perennial herb, known scientifically as Dianthus seguieri. First detailed in historical botanical literature in 1786 by Vill., this charming plant finds its natural habitat spread from the picturesque landscapes of France to Italy.

The Ragged pink is part of the Caryophyllaceae family, renowned for its resilient and vibrant flowering species. True to its name, the plant exhibits delicately fringed petals in a soft, yet striking pink hue, seemingly as if each flower was meticulously crafted.

Typically flourishing in rocky soils, meadows, and woodland clearings, Dianthus seguieri not only enchants passersby with its aesthetics but also supports local ecosystems, attracting various pollinators. This species stands as a testament to the intricate and often overlooked beauty of the natural world, decorating the European countryside with its subtle elegance.

Whether appreciated by botanists or garden enthusiasts, the Ragged pink continues to be a favored subject of study and admiration, representing a seamless blend of history, natural beauty, and ecological importance.

Common Names

Deu: busch-nelke
Eng: ragged pink
Swe: rosennejlika
Fra: oeillet de séguier, oeillet des bois
En: Ragged pink, Sequier’s pink, Séguier’s Pink
Cs: Hvozdík lesní
Fr: Oeillet de Séguier, Oeillet des bois
De: Busch-Nelke, Séguiers Nelke
It: Garofano di S√©guier, Garofano di Séguier
Sk: Klinček Sequierov
Sv: Rosennejlika

Synonyms

• Silene seguieri ((Vill.) E.H.L.Krause)

Distribution

• France (native)
• Italy (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Aug 26, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 26, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 26, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 26, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 18, 2017 by Christophe Dumouchel (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jul 30, 2022 by Giovanni Vannacci (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 25, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 20, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 7, 2021 by Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 12, 2020 by Philippe Levarlet (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jul 6, 2013 by Martin Bishop (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 17, 2022 by launali (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 9, 2021 by Cat Nineta (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 26, 2019 by Stėphane Klose (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 7, 2021 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jul 12, 2020 by francesco calderaro (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 2, 2021 by Chris Zap (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 12, 2020 by Philippe Levarlet (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 20, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 2, 2021 by Chris Zap (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Jul 12, 2022 by Ornel Jokerrr83 (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Aug 15, 2007 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3085423)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:153858-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Dianthus seguieri Vill.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’]