Dianthus deltoides L.

• Authority

  Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

• Family

  Caryophyllaceae

• Scientific Name

  Dianthus deltoides L.

• Description

  Species Description - Perennial, 1–4 dm from slender rhizomes, glabrous or hispidulous; basal lvs oblanceolate, acute, 1.5–3 cm × 1.5–3 mm; cauline lvs 5–10 pairs, lance-linear, acute, 2–4 cm; fls scattered on pedicels 1–4 cm; cal 12–18 mm, 30–40-nerved; pet-blade red-purple, lavender, or white, 5–10 mm, toothed around the end; fr equaling the cal; 2n=30. Native of Europe, occasionally escaped from cult. mainly in the n. part of our range. May–Aug.

• Common Names

  maiden pink