Gypsophila paniculata 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

    Gypsophila paniculata L.

  • 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.

  • Common Names

    baby's breath