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Deptford Pink

Dianthus armeria

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Erect, woody stem with thin lance-shaped leaves, somewhat hairy. Small clusters of five-petaled, bright pink flowers with light speckling produced at the top of the plant. Petal edges are toothed.

Habitat:

Roadside.

Notes:

I almost missed this amongst the mess of wildflowers/weeds growing in this neglected roadside area. Introduced from Europe.

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Dianthus armeria

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