Deptford pink was coined in the 17th century by naturalist Thomas Johnson, who described a pink flower growing in Deptford in South-East London. However, it is very likely that Johnson was actually describing the related maiden pink, and it is unlikely that this species has grown in the area it is named after since the city of London was built. References armeria Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Flora of Europe Flora of Portugal Flora of Finland Flora of the United Kingdom Flora of Ukraine Flora of the Caucasus