Dianthus Fruticosus Subsp. Sitiacus
Dianthus Fruticosus Subsp. Sitiacus

Where can it be found?

The bushy Dianthus fruticosus subsp. sitiacus, locally known as the Carnation of Sitia, typically thrives in hard-to-reach locations, and its distribution is constrained.

It is a bushy plant with numerous shoots and many fleshy leaves, creating large clusters with a diameter of 20-100 cm and a height of up to 10 cm. The flowers emerge in groups of 3-8.

It is found on coastal cliffs and in gorges on the vertical limestone rocks.

Photos: Vangelis Perakis, Sitia, Geopark Coordinator