Dianthus lusitanus

Dianthus lusitanus is a species of Dianthus native to the Iberian Peninsula, and to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and Algeria. A hardy tussock-forming perennial growing on rocky slopes, in times past its numerous stems were used to make brooms.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Dianthus lusitanus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Dianthus orientalis
• Dianthus graniticus
• Dianthus virgineus
• Dianthus pyrenaicus
• Dianthus humilis
• Dianthus gratianopolitanus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Dianthus

Species

Dianthus lusitanus

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