Dianthus borbasii is a species of Dianthus in the carnation family native to the steppes and light pine woodlands of Eastern Europe and western Asia as far as Kazakhstan. They prefer to grow in sandier soils, or places with light disturbance, so that there is less competition from grasses.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Dianthus borbasii 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 membranaceus
- Dianthus polymorphus
- Dianthus carthusianorum
- Dianthus balbisii
- Dianthus scaber
- Dianthus capitatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Species
- Dianthus borbasii
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