Dianthus deltoides
Maiden Pink
Also known as: Dianthus pratensis Lepech.
- Dianthus pratensis Lepech.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Dianthus deltoides (commonly known as Maiden Pink) is a shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Dianthus, which contains over 350 distinct species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Irkutsk, Italy, Krasnoyarsk, Netherlands, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, West Siberia, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alberta, Argentina South, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, New Zealand South, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, Transcaucasus, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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