Gypsophila species are hyperaccumulators of boron, and may be planted to absorb the element from polluted soils. Some species are known as weeds, including the "aggressive ornamental" "G. paniculata", which invades habitat and competes with native flora. There are about 150 species in the genus. Species include: Gypsophila Gypsophila is a genus of flowering plants in the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. They are native to Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Turkey has a particularly high diversity of "Gypsophila" taxa, with about 35 endemic species. Some "Gypsophila" are introduced species in other regions. The genus name is from the Greek "gypsos"
Bacterial wilt of carnation stems often reveals brownish-yellow bacterial ooze. The wilting of the plant signifies the presence of rotten roots. This causes a significant decrease in the plants ability to anchor itself into the soil. Symptoms can take up to 2–3 years to surface. Visual symptoms are most readily seen in mature plants by inspection of aerial parts. Although there may be an extended period of latency, once plants begin showing symptoms, death typically occurs within 1–2 months. The contraction of Bacterial Wilt of Carnation is often followed by secondary fungal invasions and disease. To make a reliable diagnosis, multiple samples of stems