Deptford Pink Dianthus armeria.
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Flora and Fauna of Illinois
Name:
Deptford Pink Dianthus armeria.
Description:
Leaf: Needle like.
Flower: Pink, 1/2 inch wide, and flowers from May to September.
Stem: Slender, stiff.
Form: Prairie Flower.
Discussion:
Distribution:
The Deptford Pink can be found along roadsides and dry fields.
Images:
http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/web/Species/Images/pdeptfordpink1.jpg
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Other:
The Deptford Pink is located at Allerton Park.
Map:
A map of Allerton Park can be found at the following website: http://jerry.cs.uiuc.edu/plop/allerton.html
Copyright:
Copyright: Milford Grade School
References:
http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/web/Species/pdeptfordpink.html
http://www.ct-botanical-society.org/galleries/dianthusarme.html
Creator:
Kristi Kestner
School URL:
http://www.milford.k12.il.us/MilfordGradeSchool/MilfordGradeSchool.htm