Gypsophila paniculata L.
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Caryophyllaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Diffusely branched perennial, mostly 4–10 dm, glabrous and glaucous, or the stem somewhat scabrous below; lvs lanceolate, acuminate, 2–7 cm × 2.5–10 mm, not clasping; pedicels and cal glabrous, the cal 1.5–2 mm; pet 2–4 mm, white or pale reddish; capsule globose; 2n=34. Native of Europe, cult. and occasionally escaped in our range. Summer.
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Common Names
baby's breath