Dianthus callizonus, the beauty's girdle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, endemic to the Piatra Craiului Mountains of Romania.[1][2] Garofița Pietrei Craiului, the little carnation of Piatra Craiului, as it is known in Romanian, is a symbol of the Piatra Craiului massif and the national park of the same name.[3]

  • Foliage, on scree
    Foliage, on scree
  • It prefers alkaline substrates
    It prefers alkaline substrates
  • A grouping
    A grouping

References

  1. ^ "Dianthus callizonus Schott & Kotschy". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Dianthus callizonus beauty's girdle". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Piatra Craiului – Flora". pcrai.ro. Parcul National Piatra Craiului. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2022.