Dianthus rupicola, is a plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.It is 'widespread only in some areas especially in southern Italy. In the province of Salerno is located at the National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano, at Cape Palinuro.
It is a perennial plant and the hight is up to 40 cm.
It has glaucous-green leaves, collected in a rosette at the base. The flowers are lilac-pink and blossom from May to November, the flowers have a diameter of 3-4 cm.
The Dianthus rupicola figure among the important endangered species, and is included in Annex II of the Habitats Directive (Dir. N. 92/43 / EEC) on the list of "Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora" adopted by the Council of the European Communities May 21, 1992
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Forum Plinianum, Dianthus rupicola in Liste rosse e blu della flora italiana, ANPA, 2003