feathered gillyflower

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Also known as: Dianthus plumarius, cottage pink, garden pink, grass pink(Show More)

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grass pink Grass, or cottage, pink (*Dianthus plumarius*).

The term "feathered gillyflower" refers to Dianthus plumarius, also known as the grass or garden pink. This plant belongs to the genus Dianthus, which is part of the pink family, Caryophyllaceae. Pinks are typically herbaceous perennials, often forming tufted or mat-like evergreen clumps. They are known for their fragrant flowers, which are usually pink to deep rose, but can also be red, purple, white, or yellow. The feathered gillyflower is particularly noted for its fragrant flowers and is a popular garden ornamental.123

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Caryophyllaceae
Major genera and species
…cottage, or grass, pink (D. plumarius). See also baby’s breath; campion; chickweed.
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…cottage, or grass, pink (D. plumarius). See also baby’s breath; campion; chickweed.
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pink
Major species
…are the fragrant-flowered grass, or cottage, pink (Dianthus plumarius); maiden, or meadow, pink (D. deltoides); and rainbow, or China, pink (D. chinensis). Other important plants of the genus Dianthus are also sometimes referred to as pinks. The popular carnation (D. caryophyllus), for example, is often called clove pink in reference…
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…are the fragrant-flowered grass, or cottage, pink (Dianthus plumarius); maiden, or meadow, pink (D. deltoides); and rainbow, or China, pink (D. chinensis). Other important plants of the genus Dianthus are also sometimes referred to as pinks. The popular carnation (D. caryophyllus), for example, is often called clove pink in reference…
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