Flower · GBIF taxon 3085420
clove pink
Dianthus caryophyllusAlso known as Carnation, Border Carnation, Wild Carnation, Divine Flower
Clove pinks produce sweetly spicy, fragrant blossoms with distinctive fringed petal margins atop slender, blue-green stems. Originating in the Mediterranean basin, wild and heirloom strains feature single five-petaled flowers, whereas modern cultivars display dense, double-blooming heads. The long-lasting stems and fragrant oils have made these plants central to horticulture and perfumery for over two thousand years.
FragrantFloweringAromatic
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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
- Aphids
- Slugs
- Spider Mites
ThreatsHabitat Loss, Invasive Weeds
HabitatsMediterranean Scrub, Rocky Slopes, Cultivated Gardens
Life span3–8 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderCaryophyllales
- FamilyCaryophyllaceae
- GenusDianthus
- SpeciesDianthus caryophyllus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
- Low
- Moderate
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- Very high
- Why interaction risk is high
- Mildly toxic to dogs and cats if ingested; keep plants out of reach of pets.
- Why it is dangerous
- Contains triterpenoid saponins that cause mild gastrointestinal distress and contact dermatitis in dogs and cats.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Look for narrow grey-green glaucous leaves, jointed stems, and fragrant pink to red fringed petals.
- What to do
- Keep potted plants and floral arrangements away from curious pets, and wear gloves when dividing large clumps.
Responsible observation
- Location: Plant in full sun with well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil.
- Gardening: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming through summer.
- Sensing: Gently smell the flowers during warm daylight hours when fragrant oils peak.
Pollinator (c) Smudge 9000, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) xulescu_g, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Bernd Haynold, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Maseltov, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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