Dianthus armeria
Dianthus = divine flower
armeria = Latin for dianthus
| Scientific Name: | Dianthus armeria |
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| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Common Name: | Deptford Pink |
| Authority: | Linnaeus |
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| Wetness: | UPL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 4 |
| Duration: | Annual |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Opposite |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | This is a pretty pink naturalized wildflower with white spots on the petals. |
| Gee Whiz: | Named "Deptford" for a place in London and "Pink" because it is in the pink family (Caryophyllaceae). |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |