Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
a pink or reddish-pink color
having the color of a carnation
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Also known as dianthus, carnations are available in almost any color and in several sizes. These are hearty, long-lasting flowers, and can be dyed to match your color scheme. Purple carnations are particularly fragrant. They are available year-round and are usually inexpensive.
This flower gives off a spicy, sensual aroma.
The botanical name for a carnation is dianthus. Some believe the ancient Greeks so named the flower in honor of the godess Diana. The common name, carnation, may come from the Greek word for coronation. Carnations were used in ancient Greek ceremonial crowns. Others have supposed that the word is actually derived from the Greek word canis, which means flesh. Originally, before hybridization methods were used, carnations were always a beige, skin-toned color. In Christian legend, the carnation, especially a pink carnation, symbolizes a mother's undying love. The story is that the Virgin Mary was weeping during the cruxifiction of Jesus. As her tears spilled to the ground, pink carnations sprouted from the ground. Carnations have always had a strong association with motherhood. In 1913 the carnation was chosen as the symbolic flower for Mother's day. To this day, in many churches during services on Mother's Day, carnations are passed out to the congregation. If your Mother is alive you are given a red carnation, if she is deceased, you receive a white carnation.
The Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a flowering plant native to the Near East and has been cultivated for the last 2,000 years. Its original natural flower colour was pinkish-hued, but later, cultivars of other colours, including red, white, yellow and green, have been developed. The carnation is the national flower of Spain.