Carnation Flower Description. Carnations are a variety of dianthus also known as pinks because their natural color range includes many shades of pink white coral and red. With its scientific name dianthus roughly translating to flower of love or flower of the gods depending on the source this flower is one that has been revered for centuries.
In Greek the name Dianthus means roughly translated flower of the gods or flower of love. Each flower or flower color is a symbolic representation of an emotion or expression. 28042021 Historically Carnations are known to have been used for the first time by Greeks and Romans in garlands.
One of the worlds oldest cultivated.
Carnation Flower Pictures Basic Carnation Flower Information Common Names Carnation Scientific Name Genus species Carnation caryophyllus Family Caryophyllaceae History Since Victorian times a special meaning has been attached to flowers. In Greek the name Dianthus means roughly translated flower of the gods or flower of love. Who among us hasnt been gifted with a carnation corsage boutonniere or bouquet. 24122018 All about Carnation Flower December 24 2018 Carnations which go by the scientific name of Dianthus the name given by the Greek botanist Theopharastus are also referred to as the January birthday flower.