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Dianthus armeria

Deptford Pink, Grass Pink
Also known as: Caryophyllus armerius (L.) Moench +19 more
  • Caryophyllus armerius (L.) Moench
  • Cylichnanthus maculatus Dulac
  • Dianthus armeria f. acaulis Bolzon
  • Dianthus armeria f. alba Stritch
  • Dianthus armeria f. albiviridis J.H.Lehr
  • Dianthus armeria f. caespitosa Bolzon
  • Dianthus armeria f. glabrissimus Sigunov
  • Dianthus armeria f. latiusculus Zapal.
  • Dianthus armeria f. niepolomicensis Zapal.
  • Dianthus armeria f. platyphyllus Zapal.
  • Dianthus armeria f. pluriceps Zapal.
  • Dianthus armeria f. polycephalus Zapal.
  • Dianthus armeria f. sparsiflorus Zapal.
  • Dianthus armeria f. subacaulis (Schur) Zapal.
  • Dianthus armeria f. subglaber Zapal.
  • Dianthus armeria f. tenuis Zapal.
  • Dianthus armeria var. diversiformis Zapal.
  • Dianthus armeria var. glabratus Rouy & Foucaud
  • Dianthus armeria var. grandilimbis Zapal.
  • Dianthus armeria var. laevis Heuff.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.

Found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe, Dianthus armeria (commonly known as Deptford Pink or Grass Pink) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Krym, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, 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)
Alabama, Alberta, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Chile Central, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Finland, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ireland, Japan, Kansas, Kentucky, Korea, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Norway, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, South Dakota, Tasmania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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