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A carnation is a fragrant flower that’s commonly reddish-pink but is found in a variety of colors, including white, pale pink, red, and even purple. Some varieties are striped.

Another name for the carnation is clove pink. Its scientific name is Dianthus caryophyllus.

Carnations are some of the most popular flowers to give as gifts. They are often given to mothers on Mother’s Day.

Different colors of carnations are said to have different meanings when presented as gifts. For example, red carnations are said to represent longing or admiration.

The carnation is the state flower of Ohio. It’s also the January birth flower (a flower that’s associated with a particular month in the same way as a birthstone).

The word carnation can also be used as a word for a pink or light red color like that of the flower.

Example: My prom corsage was made of lovely pink carnations.

The first records of the word carnation come from around 1530. It comes from a French word meaning “flesh color,” ultimately from the Latin ������ō, meaning “flesh.”

Carnations are herbaceous perennial plants with fringed petals. They’re thought to be native to the Mediterranean region and have been cultivated for thousands of years.

What are some synonyms for carnation?

• Dianthus caryophyllus
• clove pink

What are some words that share a root or word element with carnation?

• incarnation
• carnage
• carnal

What are some words that often get used in discussing carnation?

• pink
• red
• flower
• bouquet
• florist
• Mother’s Day
• January

Carnations are popular to give as gifts.

I've always loved carnations, they're just so pretty!

— TheLilacShed (@LilacShed)

my favorite flower has almost always been a carnation, and i just found out today january’s flower is a carnation ??? if this isn’t fate idk what is

— raylee 🐈‍⬛💜 (@raylee_hebron)

Every time I see a man pick up a bouquet of carnations I want to tell him, "no. Anything else."

— Clare Malone (@ClareMalone)

True or False?

Carnations are always pink.