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Maiden pink

Dianthus deltoides

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, North Korea), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Dianthus deltoides (Maiden pink)

Names in Other Languages

French oeillet couché

German Heidenelke

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Dianthus caryophyllus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Maiden pink?

The scientific name of Maiden pink is Dianthus deltoides. It belongs to the genus Dianthus.

What is the conservation status of Maiden pink?

Maiden pink (Dianthus deltoides) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Maiden pink live?

Maiden pink is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, North Korea), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, North Korea, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Maiden pink belong to?

Maiden pink (Dianthus deltoides) belongs to the genus Dianthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

What kingdom does Maiden pink belong to?

Maiden pink (Dianthus deltoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Maiden pink?

The closest relatives of Maiden pink in the genus Dianthus include Andronaki's Pink, Bearded Pink, Bicolour Pink, Carnation, Carpathian Glossy Pink.