title: Dianthus rupicola
text: # Dianthus rupicola
  
  Dianthus rupicola is a species of Dianthus native to Sicily and nearby areas of mainland Italy. 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 (Lojac.) Brullo & Miniss.
  * Dianthus rupicola subsp. bocchoriana L.Llorens & Gradaille
  * Dianthus rupicola subsp. hermaeensis (Coss.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
  * Dianthus rupicola subsp. lopadusanus Brullo & Miniss.
  