Close-up of a Pink flower,Dianthus sp. , taken in Malta.

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The plant genus Dianthus covers over 300 species of a variation of colorful flowers, which are native to Asia and Europe. The Greek botanist Theophrastus described this flower in his work. The name derives from the Greek words for god ("dios") and flower ("anthos").

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, Malta
Photo credit: © Rasmus Loeth Petersen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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