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. Learn more about Carnation
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Common Name | Scientific Name | Conservation Status |
Bladder Campion (0 videos) | Silene latifolia | Not Available |
Bladder Silene (3 videos) | Silene vulgaris | Not Available |
Carnation (4 videos) | Dianthus caryophyllus | Not Available |
Ragged Robin (1 videos) | Silene flos-cuculi | Not Available |
Sea Campion (3 videos) | Silene uniflora | Not Available |