Monday, March 17, 2014

Day 65


Dianthus

Pink or Sweet William

The name Dianthus is derived from the Greek words "dios" meaning God and "anthos" meaning flower.  Before the word "pink" was used to describe a color, it was a verb which means to "decorate with a perforated or punched pattern".  Carnations are also included in the same genus.



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