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Dianthus barbatus, the sweet William, [2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. It has become a popular ornamental garden plant. It is a herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial plant growing to 13–92 cm tall, with flowers in a dense cluster of up to 30 at the top of ...
Atocion armeria, commonly known as Sweet William catchfly, is a species of plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. Originally a native of Europe, it has become widespread in the United States. A small-growing form is known as a dwarf catchfly. The name comes from the way in which small insects are trapped by the sticky sap exuded onto the stem.
Companion planting is thought by its practitioners to assist in the growth of one or both plants involved in the association. Possible mechanisms [ 1 ] include attracting beneficial insects , [ 2 ] repelling pests , [ 3 ] or providing nutrients such as by fixing nitrogen , [ 4 ] shade, or support.
Dianthus (/ d aɪ ˈ æ n θ ə s / dy-AN-thəs) [1] 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 north Africa and in southern Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America.
Wild sweet William may refer to: Phlox divaricata, native to eastern North America; Phlox maculata, native to eastern North America; Saponaria officinalis, native to ...
A houseplant, sometimes known as a pot plant, potted plant, or an indoor plant, is an ornamental plant that is grown indoors. [1] As such, they are found in places like residences and offices, mainly for decorative purposes. Common houseplants are usually tropical or semi-tropical, and are often epiphytes, succulents or cacti. [2]
Easy Muesli Mix ⅓ cup rolled oats with 2 tablespoons unsweetened dried fruit (such as golden raisins) and 3 tablespoons chopped nuts and seeds (such as pumpkin, chia, and flax seeds). Serve over ...
Sweet William may refer to: Dianthus barbatus, a species of flowering plant; Mustelus antarcticus, a species of shark; Sweet William, a 1975 novel by Beryl Bainbridge; Sweet William, a 1980 British drama film, based on the novel; Sweet William (short story collection), a short story collection in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton