Dianthus lusitanus
# Dianthus lusitanus

Dianthus lusitanus is a species of Dianthus native to the Iberian Peninsula, and to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and Algeria. A hardy tussock-forming perennial growing on rocky slopes, in times past its numerous stems were used to make brooms.

## Subspecies

A subspecies has been described:

* Dianthus lusitanus subsp. sidi-tualii (Font Quer) Dobignard
