Dianthus capitatus
Also known as: Dianthus andrzejowskianus (Zapal.) Kulcz.
- Dianthus andrzejowskianus (Zapal.) Kulcz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Dianthus capitatus is a shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Dianthus genus, encompassing over 350 species globally. 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)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bulgaria, Central European Russia, East European Russia, Kazakhstan, Krym, North Caucasus, Romania, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms