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sweet williamBiennial to perennial plant belonging to the pink family, native to southern Europe. It is grown for its fragrant red, white, and pink flowers. (Dianthus barbatus, family Caryophyllaceae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Dianthus barbatus, known as sweet William, has single flowers - as opposed to the doubles of the florist's carnation - and blooms profusely this time of year in sun or light shade; it is available in solid colors of white, pink, red and violet. |
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