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Scientific Name: Dianthus barbatus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus)
Sweet William, scientifically known as Dianthus barbatus, is a popular ornamental garden plant cherished for its vibrant colors and delightful fragrance. It is often referred to simply as "Sweet William."
Considerations for Pets
- Another common name used for Sweet William is Carnation or Wild Carnation, which are indicated as toxic.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dianthus barbatus
- Common Name: Sweet William
- Genus: Dianthus
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern Europe and parts of Asia.
- Widely cultivated as an ornamental garden plant.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A biennial flower, meaning it grows for two years and blooms in the second year.
- Can also be a short-lived perennial.
- Known for its colorful and compact growth habit.
- Flowers often display showy spots, bands, or mottling.
Quirky Facts
- The reason the Dianthus barbatus plant is called Sweet William has been forgotten.
- The Duchess of Cambridge included white Sweet William in her wedding bouquet.