Dianthus caryophyllus L.
Border Carnation, Carnation, Carnation, Clove Pink
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Summary
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. More on Wikipedia ›
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About the genus · Dianthus
Dianthus is a genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in northern and southern Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America. A least two species are introduced in North America: Dianthus armeria and Dianthus deltoides. Common names include carnation (D. caryophyllus), pink, and sweet william (D. barbatus).
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Also known as Caryophyllus domesticus Bedevian; Caryophyllus tunica Garsault; Dianthus acinifolius Schur; Dianthus arbuscula Lindl.; Dianthus arenarius All. and 24 more.
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Photographs
Photographs: (c) Yves Bas, some rights reserved (CC BY) (2); (c) Quentin His, some rights reserved (CC BY); Malý Luboš, CC BY-SA, via GBIF; Annie Pellegrini, CC BY-SA, via GBIF; Yahlid Mozun, CC BY-SA, via GBIF; Chérif-Jacques Allali, CC BY-SA, via GBIF; Hervé Huntzinger, CC BY-SA, via GBIF.
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Papers naming this species
Works whose title or abstract names Dianthus caryophyllus, most cited first, from OpenAlex (CC0). A mention, not a cultivation source: nothing on this page is drawn from them.
Related
Other Dianthus 6 in the reference
Dianthus barbatus Sweet William [Dianthus]
Dianthus carthusianorum Carthusian Pink
Dianthus chinensis China pink
Dianthus deltoides Maiden Pink
Dianthus gratianopolitanus Cheddar Pink
Dianthus plumarius Common Pink History & registers
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