Dianthus spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Pinks, Carnations and Deptford Pink.
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.
Vomiting Dermatitis
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
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).
Also recorded as Carnation, Pink and Pinks and carnations.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.