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Dianthus carthusianorum

Carthusian Pink, Clusterhead
Also known as: Dianthus carthusianorum subsp. alpestris (Neil.) Neumayer +4 more
  • Dianthus carthusianorum subsp. alpestris (Neil.) Neumayer
  • Dianthus carthusianorum var. bukovinensis Zapa.
  • Dianthus serpentini Podpera
  • Dianthus velebiticus Borbás ex Velen., 1893
  • Diosanthos carthusianicum St.-Lag.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Naturally occurring in Europe, Dianthus carthusianorum (commonly known as Carthusian Pink or Clusterhead) is a shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, 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)
Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Sweden, Turkey, Wisconsin
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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