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Dianthus sylvestris

Wood Pink, Woodland Pink
Also known as: Dianthus caryophyllus var. lanceolatus Pau +4 more
  • Dianthus caryophyllus var. lanceolatus Pau
  • Dianthus rupicolus Jord. ex Nyman
  • Dianthus tergestinus (Rchb.) A.Kemer
  • Dianthus tergestinus Simonk.
  • Diosanthos sylvestre (Wulfen) Bubani, 1901
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Originating in Africa and Europe, Dianthus sylvestris (commonly known as Wood Pink or Woodland Pink) is a shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Germany, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Yugoslavia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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