Carnation

Carnation

Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus is one of the best-known members of the Pink family as it is so popular as a cut flower. It comes from southern Europe and is widely cultivated for the florist's trade. The single blooms have ruffled petals and varieties of many colours have been developed. It gets its name from the French "carne" meaning "flesh" as the original flowers were flesh-coloured. [CH] {FW}