Dianthus Definition

Dianthus Sentence Examples

• The gillyflower of Chaucer and Spenser and Shakespeare was, as in Italy, Dianthus Caryophyllus; that of later writers and of gardeners, Matthiola.

• When the flower is sessile the bracts are often applied closely to the calyx, and may thus be confounded with it, as in the order Malvaceae and species of Dianthus and winter aconite (Eranthis), where they have received the name of epicalyx or calyculus.

• The object of the Society is to further the culture and improvement of Carnations and all other dianthus and allied plants.

• For instance, pinks, carnations and sweet William, which are all dianthus, would not be classed as different kinds.

• For instance, pinks, carnations and sweet william, which are all dianthus, would not be classed as different kinds.