Species
Dianthus plumarius
Etymology
Dianthus: From the Greek dios 'god' or 'divine' and anthos 'flower, the divine flower
Common Name(s)
pink
Authority
Dianthus plumarius L.
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,Violet / Purple
Year Naturalised
1958
Origin
Mountains of eastern C. Europe
This page last updated on 25 Mar 2010