Petrorhagia

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Petrorhagia
Petrorhagia velutina
Petrorhagia velutina
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Petrorhagia
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Petrorhagia is a small genus of annual and perennial plants of the pink or carnation family, native to the Mediterranean region. The genus is often referred to as Tunica, which is an obsolete synonym. It is low-growing with wiry stems and narrow, grass-like leaves. The flowers are small, in clusters similar to members of the genus Dianthus, in pink, lilac, or white. Petrorhagia saxifraga is the tunic flower or coat flower, similar to Baby's Breath, but shorter, and used in rock gardens.

[edit] Species

  • Petrorhagia nanteuilii - Childing Pink
  • Petrorhagia prolifera - Proliferous Pink
  • Petrorhagia saxifraga - Tunic-flower
  • Petrorhagia velutina - Hairy Pink
Petrorhagia saxifraga
Petrorhagia saxifraga