Dianthus repens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dianthus repens |
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Dianthus
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repens
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The Boreal Carnation (Dianthus repens) is a beautiful wild flower. It is also known as the Northern Pink. In China, it is called cu jing shi zhu. This plant is a type of carnation that grows in cold, northern places around the world.
About the Boreal Carnation
The Boreal Carnation is a perennial herb. This means it is a plant that lives for more than two years. It grows back each spring without needing to be replanted.
Where it Grows
This special flower is native to many cold regions. You can find it in the Inner Mongolia region of China. It also grows across vast areas of Siberia and the Russian Far East. In Europe, it thrives in northern parts of European Russia, like the Komi Republic and Arkhangelsk Oblast. Across the ocean, it is found in Alaska and the Yukon Territory in North America.
What it Looks Like
The Boreal Carnation has many stems that grow close together. Some stems stand upright, while others spread out. They form a mat pressed against the ground. The stems can grow up to 25 centimeters (about 10 inches) long. They are usually smooth and hairless. However, some plants in China might have tiny hairs on their stems.
The leaves of the Boreal Carnation are long and thin. They are shaped like a narrow spear. Each leaf can grow up to 5 centimeters (about 2 inches) long.
The flowers are usually found one by one. Sometimes, you might see small groups of 2 to 4 flowers growing together. The petals of these flowers are a lovely pink color. They can also be a beautiful purple shade.
