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Dianthus japonica
is a perennial herb, 20-50cm tall, found along seashores. The leaves
are thick and glossy, 5-8cm long and 1-2.5cm wide, ovate to oblong,
with hairy margins. The red-purple flowers, 1.5cm in diameter, bloom
in clusters on the stem tops, ranging from white and pink to
red-purple. Calyx tubes measure 1.5-2cm long, and bracts attach in
three pairs. Bloom time: July-October. |