Dianthus armeria, an
annual or biennial herb native to Europe, was reportedly observed
entering Japan in 1967 and has since naturalized in western Japan.
It grows to 40-70cm in height, with the whole plant covered in
hairs. Flowers measure approximately 1cm in diameter, with light-red
petals, white dots, and irregularly cleft margins toward the inside.
Calyx tubes are 1.5-2cm long and have three pairs of bursae. Bloom
time: June-August.
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
