Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of flowering plant: Dianthus chinensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known as Chinese pink or rainbow pink.
   • Botanical characteristics: It is characterized by its deeply toothed, often rose-lilac flowers, which frequently have a distinctive purplish eye or center. It is typically cultivated as an annual plant.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden border was brightened by a row of Dianthus chinensis.
  • She prefers to grow Dianthus chinensis from seed each spring.
  • The delicate, fringed petals of Dianthus chinensis are its most recognizable feature.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification: The term is used in scientific and horticultural contexts to specify this particular species within the genus .
  • The study focused on the cultivation requirements of Dianthus chinensis.

Variants and Related Words

• Chinese pink: The common name for .
• Rainbow pink: Another common name for this species.
• Dianthus: The genus name, which includes carnations and pinks.

Synonyms

• Chinese pink
• Rainbow pink

Related Phrases

• Annual dianthus: A descriptive phrase often used for due to its typical cultivation cycle.
  • For reliable summer color, plant annual dianthus like Dianthus chinensis.

Noun

1. Chinese pink with deeply toothed rose-lilac flowers with a purplish eye; usually raised as an annual