Dianthus Dianthus, Willd. Dianthus Dianthus, L.

19. D. repens Willd. View in CoL , Sp. Pl. 2 (1): 681 (1799).

Glabrous perennial 5-22 cm. Leaves linear-oblong, at least the lower obtuse. Epicalyx-scales usually 4, | as long as the calyx, rarely longer; outer lanceolate with a subulate point, inner ovate, abruptly narrowed at apex. Calyx 9-1 2x4-5 mm, widening upwards. Petal-limb 10-12 mm, bearded, pink or purplish. Arctic Russia, eastwards from c. 48° E. Rs (N). (Arctic Asia and Alaska.)

A rather variable species, apparently closely related to the other, much more local, members of the D. alpinus group (20- 23).

20. D. alpinus L. View in CoL , Sp. Pl. 412 (1753).

Subcaespitose glabrous perennial 2-20 cm. Leaves oblong to oblanceolate, obtuse; basal 3-5 mm wide. Flowers borne above the leaves. Epicalyx-scales 2-4, herbaceous, ovate, with a subulate apex, more than | as long as calyx. Calyx 15-18 x 6-7-5 mm, widening upwards; teeth ovate, acute, broadly scarious. Petal-limb 15-18 mm, bearded, purple-red with white spots (rarely entirely white). 2« = 30. Calcareous rocks. ® E. Alps. Au It Ju.