Carnation or clove pink
Dianthus caryophyllus
About
Dianthus caryophyllus, commonly known as carnation or clove pink, is a species of Dianthus native to the Mediterranean region. While its exact natural range is uncertain due to extensive cultivation over the last 2,000 years, wild carnations are most common in the Mediterranean region. Carnations are prized for their wide variety of colors, delicate fringed petals, and fragrance, often described as spicy, clove-like, or reminiscent of a combination of cinnamon and nutmeg, hence the common name "clove pink". This aroma has made carnations a popular choice for use in perfumes, potpourri, and scented products. Culturally, carnations are associated with affection, distinction, and maternal love, with variations depending on color and area within its wide geographical range.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
How to use it
Carnations are often used in perfumes and scented products due to their delightful aroma, which is reminiscent of spices. They can also be used in potpourri to add a lovely fragrance to your home. Additionally, their vibrant colors and unique shapes make them popular in floral arrangements, symbolizing affection and distinction.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dianthus caryophyllus
- Slug
- dianthus-caryophyllus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Species
- caryophyllus
- Wikidata QID
- Q158984
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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