Petrorhagia

Taxobox
name = "Petrorhagia"


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image_caption = "Petrorhagia velutina"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Caryophyllales
familia = Caryophyllaceae
genus = "Petrorhagia"
genus_authority = (Ser.) Link
subdivision_ranks = Species
subdivision =

"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.

pecies

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