babysbreath USDA PLANTS Symbol: GYPA
U.S. Nativity: Exotic
Habit: Forbs/Herbs
Gypsophila paniculata L.
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Taxonomic Rank: Magnoliopsida: Caryophyllales: Caryophyllaceae
Synonym(s): babysbreath gypsophila, baby's breath, babysbreath, bachelor's button, perfoliate baby'sbreath
Native Range: Cent. & East. Europe to cent. Asia (BAIL);
Appearance
Gypsophila paniculata is a perennial herb growing up to 3 ft. (0.9 m) tall with a thick, deep, tap root and branched stems.
Foliage
Leaves are cauline, with bases not clasping. Blades linear-lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, larger leaves 0.78-3.5 in.(2-9 cm) in length.
Flowers
The flowers’ calyx is 0.04-0.12 in. (1-3 mm), lobes glabrous, apex rounded to obtuse. Petals are white or rarely light purplish pink, 0.04-0.16 in. (1-4 mm). Flowering occurs from summer to fall.
Fruit
Fruit capsules are spherical to oblong and release several seeds. Seeds are black, 0.04-0.08 in. (1-2 mm) long, disc- to bean-shaped.
Ecological Threat
Gypsophila paniculata can be found in fields, roadsides, beaches, other open, sandy, disturbed sites. It is native to Europe and Asia.
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Plant(s);
Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s); The 'Garden Bride' type of the ornamental flower Gypsophila muralis.
Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis, Bugwood.org
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EDDMapS Distribution:
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State List
This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law.
U.S. National Parks where reported invasive:
Rocky Mountains National Park (Colorado)


Invasive Listing Sources:
Alaska Exotic Plant Information Clearinghouse
California Invasive Plant Council
Hoffman, R. & K. Kearns, Eds. 1997. Wisconsin manual of control recommendations for ecologically invasive plants. Wisconsin Dept. Natural Resources, Bureau of Endangered Resources. Madison, Wisconsin. 102pp.
Jil M. Swearingen, Survey of invasive plants occurring on National Park Service lands, 2000-2007
John Randall, The Nature Conservancy, Survey of TNC Preserves, 1995.
Pacific Northwest Exotic Pest Plant Council, 1998