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].

Edible Uses: The flower petals have a strong smell of cloves and are candied, used as a garnish in salads, for flavouring fruit, fruit salads etc. They can also be used as a substitute for rose petals in making a syrup[183, 238]. The petals should be removed from the calyx and their bitter white base should be removed[183].

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