Dianthus caryophyllus Carnation (Caryophyllaceae)

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Dianthus caryophyllus
Carnation
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The Dianthus caryophyllus plant species is found in Europe - W. and S. France. Occasionally naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Carnation.

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Latin Name:  Dianthus caryophyllus
Common Name:  Carnation
Family:  Caryophyllaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  A plant of limestone soils, it is often found on old walls in Britain[17].

Medicinal Information: Carnation flowers are an aromatic, stimulant herb that has been used in tonic cordials in the past to treat fevers, though this use is now obsolete[238]. It is traditionally prescribed in European herbal medicine to treat coronary and nervous disorders[254]. The flowers are considered to be alexiteric, antispasmodic, cardiotonic, diaphoretic and nervine[240]. The plant has been used as a vermifuge in China[240].

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