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NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Dianthus Dianthus is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species extending south to north Africa, and one species (D. Dianthus, variously known as sweet william, pinks, maiden pink, and carnation, is from the Greek words for "flower of the gods" (meaning Zeus; Jove, or Jupiter, to the Romans). Dianthus is in the family Caryophyllaceae, a name derived from the Greek for clove tree, a reference to the often clove-scented blooms. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Dianthus   (1509 words)

Dianthus caryophyllus Thought to be a native of the Mediterranean region, Dianthus caryophyllus is known to North American florists as the carnation. Carnations are one of some 300 species of annual, biennial and perennial herbs in the genus Dianthus, which means "flower of Zeus" in Greek. Carnations' diversity makes them suitable for many uses in floral designs, ranging from traditional arrangements to body flowers. www.flowerpossibilities.com /encyclopedia/3.html   (175 words)

dianthus caryophyllus longwood gardens Dianthus caryophyllus at Longwood Gardens are grown from cuttings, which are planted mid May each year. The Dianthus barbatus F1 hybrid cultivar Cinderella Mix will be displayed this year in the Idea Garden. The plants are relatively more frost tolerant as compared to other Dianthus varieties, yet they do not require vernalization. www.dig-itmag.com /features/flowers_story/24_0_3_10_M   (571 words)

PLANTS Profile for Dianthus caryophyllus (carnation) | USDA PLANTS Dianthus caryophyllus L. Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the PLANTS Classification Report. Dianthus caryophyllus L. This plant is introduced to the United States from another country or countries. Dianthus caryophyllus L. View species account from ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=DICA26   (123 words)

Carnation, Dianthus Caryophyllus, Gardening Native of the Eurasia, Carnations; the most popular garden plant is one among some 300 species of annual, biennial and perennial herbs in the genus Dianthus. Dianthus in Greek means 'Flower of Zeus' or Divine flower. Carnations will grow from 2" to 3 feet high, most garden varieties grow 10 to 20 inches tall. www.webindia123.com /garden/flowers/carnation.htm   (535 words)

justgardeners.com The genus was named Dianthus ("divine flower") by Carolus Linnaeus, the great 18th century Swedish botanist, who knew a good thing when he saw it. Start your dianthus seeds indoors in early February, scattering them thinly on the surface of a sterile, barely moist commercial potting medium, tamped down so that it lies level in the flat or cell-pack. When your plants are hardened off, set them no more deeply in the ground than they were in their original containers (this is crucial; bury the crown of a dianthus and you ensure its death). justgardeners.com /hrsc/articles/art_dianthus.html   (1461 words)

Dianthus - Tiroler The Dianthus,'Tiroler Gebirgshaengenelke', Dianthus Caryophyllus, are mound shaped plants. This plant blooms from June to September with several shades of pink colors to choose from. This Dianthus thrives in loamy humus rich garden soil. www.naturehills.com /new/product/perennialsdetails.aspx?prodid=1216   (70 words)

Dianthus : Dianthus barbatus, caryophyllus, chinensis, plumarius - Flower seeds, Clause Tézier Dianthus : Dianthus barbatus, caryophyllus, chinensis, plumarius - Flower seeds, Clause Tézier Being part of the French group Limagrain, one of the main worldwide groups in the flower and vegetable seed market, Clause Tézier guarantees the highest quality standards to her customers. Several of our varieties are already well known by the main international seed suppliers : Lupinus GALLERY® the leading variety for professional growers, Dianthus plumarius SWEETNESS, Papaver orientale PIZZICATO and Gaillardia PRIMAVERA which obtained a FLEUROSELECT “Quality Mark” in 2003. www.clausetezier.com /seeds/_dianthus.php   (169 words)

Directory of open access journals ENRAIZAMENTO DE CRAVO (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) IN VITRO E EX VITRO Plântulas de cravo (Dianthus caryophyllus) micropropagadas durante várias gerações pelo período de um ano, foram enraizadas in vitro com AIA, ANA e AIB nas concentrações de 0,0; 0,25; 0,5 e 1,0 mg/l, em fatorial do tipo 3 x 4, com todos os tratamentos promovendo a formação de raízes, mas não diferindo do controle. Dianthus caryophyllus ; cravo ; micropropagação ; enraizamento www.doaj.org /doaj?func=abstract&id=34745&recNo=8&toc=1   (163 words)

Dianthus - Cinnamon Red Hots The Dianthus 'Cinnamin Red Hots', Dianthus Caryophyllushave, brilliant red flowers clustered atop short stems with a delightful fragrance.'Cinnamon Red Hots' are ideal for window boxes with a height of only 12-15". Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths and for edgeing - a very pretty plant. www.naturehills.com /new/product/perennialsdetails.aspx?prodid=1215   (142 words)

Comparison of mRNA levels of three ethylene receptors in senescing flowers of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) -- ... Comparison of mRNA levels of three ethylene receptors in senescing flowers of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) -- Shibuya et al. Comparison of mRNA levels of three ethylene receptors in senescing flowers of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) Key words: Carnation, Dianthus caryophyllus, ethylene perception, ethylene-receptor mRNAs, flower senescence, petal wilting. jxb.oxfordjournals.org /cgi/content/abstract/53/368/399   (468 words)

Dianthus caryophyllus 'Grenadin Pink' - Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Grenadin Pink’ is also known as clove dianthus because of it’s 2-3” spicy scented blooms that appear in early spring. Where most Carnations have scalloped edges on the petals, this cultivar has smooth edges and strong stems. All others are welcome to see a listing of www.magnoliagardensnursery.com /productdescrip/Dianthus_GrenadinP.html   (99 words)

Swallowtail Garden Seeds - Dianthus Seeds - Dianthus Caryophyllus Swallowtail Garden Seeds - Dianthus Seeds - Dianthus Caryophyllus Hardy, bushy 15 inch plants produce large quantities of 2-2.5 inch fragrant carnations in shades of yellow, copper-red, salmon-rose, white, pink and scarlet. Copyright pertains to all images, none of which may be reproduced in any form without the expressed written consent of Swallowtail Garden Seeds www.swallowtailgardenseeds.com /perennials/dianthus.html   (312 words)

Directory of open access journals Tratamento de matrizes de cravo (Dianthus caryophyllus L., Caryophyllaceae) com nitrogênio e calogênese in vitro Sucesso na calogênese é dependente dos componentes do meio de cultura e da qualidade dos explantes. Neste trabalho é relatada a influência do tratamento de matrizes de Dianthus caryophyllus L. com nitrogênio na indução de calogênese in vitro. www.doaj.org /doaj?func=abstract&id=35356&recNo=6&toc=1   (206 words)

Dianthus caryophyllus - Carnation (Caryophyllaceae) - Plants of Hawaii - Thumbnail Images Dianthus caryophyllus - Carnation (Caryophyllaceae) - Plants of Hawaii - Thumbnail Images More information about Dianthus caryophyllus - Carnation (Caryophyllaceae) This page was created on November 01, 2002 by Starr, and was last updated on September 24, 2007 by Starr. www.hear.org /starr/hiplants/images/thumbnails/html/dianthus_caryophyllus.htm   (40 words)

Transcriptional regulation of three EIN3-like genes of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L. cv. Improved White Sim) ... Transcriptional regulation of three EIN3-like genes of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L. cv. Improved White Sim) during flower development and upon wounding, pollination, and ethylene exposure -- Iordachescu and Verlinden 56 (418): 2011 -- Journal of Experimental Botany Published by Oxford University Press [on behalf of the Society for Experimental Biology]. jxb.oxfordjournals.org /cgi/content/abstract/56/418/2011   (505 words)

Expression of Ethylene Biosynthetic Pathway Transcripts in Senescing Carnation Flowers -- Woodson et al. 99 (2): 526 -- ... in various floral organs of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) Is a cysteine proteinase inhibitor involved in the regulation of petal wilting in senescing carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) flowers? Role of the gynoecium in natural senescence of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) flowers www.plantphysiol.org /cgi/content/abstract/99/2/526   (800 words)

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