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car·na·tion fam·i·ly

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  1. Caryophyllaceae, family Caryophyllaceae, carnation family, pink familynoun

    large family of herbs or subshrubs (usually with stems swollen at the nodes)

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  1. carnation family

    Caryophyllaceae, commonly called the pink family or carnation family, is a family of flowering plants. It is included in the dicotyledon order Caryophyllales in the APG III system, alongside 33 other families, including Amaranthaceae, Cactaceae, and Polygonaceae. It is a large family, with 81 genera and about 2,625 known species.This cosmopolitan family of mostly herbaceous plants is best represented in temperate climates, with a few species growing on tropical mountains. Some of the more commonly known members include pinks and carnations (Dianthus), and firepink and campions (Lychnis and Silene). Many species are grown as ornamental plants, and some species are widespread weeds. Most species grow in the Mediterranean and bordering regions of Europe and Asia. The number of genera and species in the Southern Hemisphere is rather small, although the family does contain Antarctic pearlwort (Colobanthus quitensis), the world's southernmost dicot, which is one of only two flowering plants found in Antarctica.The name comes from Caryophyllus, an obsolete synonym of Dianthus.

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  1. carnation family

    The carnation family, scientifically known as the Caryophyllaceae, is a large plant family that consists of approximately 2000 species spread over 80-100 genera. This family is characterized by hermaphroditic flowers, often with five petals, and has a cosmopolitan distribution with significant presence in the alpine and arctic sectors of the temperate climatic zone. Some well-known members of this family include carnations, pinks, and chickweeds.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of carnation family in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of carnation family in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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