Flower · GBIF taxon 3085418
Chinese-pink
Dianthus chinensisAlso known as Rainbow Pink, China Pink, Chinese Dianthus
Chinese-pinks thrive across dry grasslands and stony mountain slopes, producing distinctive serrated petals that range from deep crimson and lilac to pale white. Slender, blue-green stems grow in dense tufts, supporting blossoms that rely heavily on butterflies and long-tongued bees for pollination. Cultivated for centuries across East Asia, they readily tolerate harsh winter frosts and thin, alkaline soils.
FloweringHerbaceousPerennial
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (photosynthesis)
Predators
- European Rabbit
- Garden Slug
- Aphids
ThreatsAgricultural expansion, intensive livestock grazing, and invasive weed competition
HabitatsSteppe grasslands, open mountain slopes, forest margins, and sandy meadows
Life span2–4 years (short-lived perennial)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderCaryophyllales
- FamilyCaryophyllaceae
- GenusDianthus
- SpeciesDianthus chinensis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Mildly toxic to dogs and cats if ingested; safe to observe and handle normally.
- Why it is dangerous
- Contains triterpenoid saponins that can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea in cats and dogs.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Look for narrow, lance-shaped leaves paired along swollen stem nodes below frilled, patterned five-petaled blossoms.
- What to do
- Keep garden plants and floral arrangements away from curious pets, but touch freely when cultivating.
Responsible observation
- Garden Care: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to stimulate continuous flowering through summer.
- Pet Safety: Keep potted specimens out of reach of household pets that graze on foliage.
- Wild Observation: Search sunny, well-drained gravelly banks and meadows during peak summer bloom.
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