Dianthus spp.

Dianthus spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Pinks, Carnations and Deptford Pink.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting Dermatitis

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Dianthus is a genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in northern and southern Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America. A least two species are introduced in North America: Dianthus armeria and Dianthus deltoides. Common names include carnation (D. caryophyllus), pink, and sweet william (D. barbatus).

Common Names

  • Pinks
  • Carnations
  • Deptford Pink
  • Sweet-William
  • Maiden Pink
  • Carthusian Pink
  • Chinese-Pink
  • Fringed Pink
  • Wood Pink
  • Clove Pink
  • Ragged Pink
  • Sand Pink
  • American Water-Willow
  • Wild Pink
  • Peacock-Eye Pink
  • Northern Pink
  • Brotero's Pink
  • Frilly Carnation
  • White Pink
  • Garden Pink
  • Hairypink

Also recorded as Carnation, Pink and Pinks and carnations.

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Facts

Family
Caryophyllaceae
Duration
Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
In the wild
FR, DE, CH, ES, SE, RU + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.