Gypsophila paniculata
About
Gypsophila paniculata, the baby's breath, common gypsophila or panicled baby's-breath, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to central and eastern Europe. It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and wide, with mounds of branching stems covered in clouds of tiny white flowers in summer. Another possible source of this name is its scent, which has been described as sour milk, like a baby's "spit-up". Its natural habitat is on the Steppes in dry, sandy and stony places, often on calcareous soils. Specimens of this plant were first sent to Linnaeus from St. Petersburg by the Swiss-Russian botanist Johann Amman.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
How to use it
Baby's breath is often used in floral arrangements due to its delicate appearance and ability to complement other flowers beautifully. It can also be used in dried flower crafts, adding a touch of elegance to home decor. Additionally, its resilience makes it a great choice for gardens in dry, sandy soils.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gypsophila paniculata
- Slug
- gypsophila-paniculata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Gypsophila
- Species
- paniculata
- Wikidata QID
- Q162134
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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