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