Dianthus caryophyllus vs carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus

carnation

noun
  • originally, Dianthus caryophyllus 

  • other members of genus Dianthus and hybrids 

  • The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours. 

  • A rosy pink colour 

  • A scarlet colour. 

adj
  • Of a rosy pink or red colour. 

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