Carnation


Carnations

Carnations are grown as ornamental plants or for cut flowers.

The genus Dianthus includes over 300 species. A well known species is Dianthus caryophyllus (Clove Pink) which has been cultivated for the last 2000 years.

Names

Scientific
   Dianthus spp.
English
   Carnation
Dutch
   Anjer
Spanish
   Clavel
French
   Oeillet
   Œillet
   Œillet véritable
German
   Nelke
Italian
   Garofano

Taxonomy

Genus
   Dianthus
Family
   Caryophyllaceae
Order
   Caryophyllales

Crop categories

Cut flowers
Ornamental plants

Pictures


Carnations


Carnation flower


Carnations

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