Dianthus sp.
Carnation, pink, Pink
Family: Caryophyllaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Dianthus sp. (Carnation) is a non-native California perennial in the Caryophyllaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rosa: Dianthus has tubular flowers with 5 petals and green bracts; Rosa has flat flowers with many petals and compound leaves.; vs Pelargonium: Dianthus has radially symmetric tubular flowers; Pelargonium has bilaterally symmetric flowers in umbrella-like clusters.; vs Phlox: Dianthus has tubular flowers with green bracts at base; Phlox has flat-faced flowers without bracts and opposite leaves.; vs Clarkia: Dianthus has tubular flowers with many-veined tubes; Clarkia has 4-petaled flowers with inferior ovaries.; vs Portulaca: Dianthus has tubular flowers with green bracts; Portulaca has flat flowers and succulent leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dianthus sp. native to California?
No. Dianthus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Dianthus sp. belong to?
Dianthus sp. is in the Caryophyllaceae family, genus Dianthus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Dianthus armeria subsp. armeria — Grass pink
- Dianthus barbatus subsp. barbatus — Sweet-william
- Dianthus deltoides subsp. deltoides — Maiden pink
- Dianthus nudiflorus — Velezia
- Dianthus plumarius subsp. plumarius — Garden or cottage pink
- Engellaria obtusa — Obtuse starwort
- Engellaria sp.
- Eremogone aculeata — Prickly sandwort
- Eremogone cliftonii — Clifton's eremogone
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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