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Dianthus barbatus L.

sweet William (Caryophyllaceae)

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Dianthus barbatus is a garden plant, similar to Dianthus armeria, but with hairless inflorescences.

Kärnten, Austria; 2006-07-09

 sweet William / Dianthus barbatus: _Dianthus barbatus_ is a garden plant, similar to _Dianthus armeria_, but with hairless inflorescences.

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