Dianthus rupicola is a species of Dianthus native to Sicily, nearby areas of mainland Italy, Spain's Balearic Islands, and northeastern Tunisia. It tends to grow in a few populations on steep cliffs, and consequently is viewed as at risk from climate change.
Subspecies
A number of subspecies have been described:
- Dianthus rupicola subsp. aeolicus <small>(Lojac.) Brullo & Miniss.</small> â northeastern Sicily and the Aeolian Islands
- Dianthus rupicola subsp. bocchoriana <small>L.Llorens & Gradaille</small> â Balearic Islands (Mallorca)
- Dianthus rupicola subsp. hermaeensis <small>(Coss.) O.Bolòs & Vigo</small> â northeastern Tunisia
- Dianthus rupicola subsp. lopadusanus <small>Brullo & Miniss.</small> â southern Italy and northern Sicily
- Dianthus rupicola subsp. rupicola â southern Italy and northern Sicily
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