Introduction   The carnation is most famous for its use as a cut flower in the florists' trade, but also performs well in the garden as a bedding plant. The carnation is a member of the Caryophyllaceae, or pink, family. The modern carnation was first developed in Europe.

Carnations were cultivated over 2,000 years ago. Modern varieties were developed first in France in 1840, and further work was done in the United States in 1855.
The name for carnation is derived from the Latin term "carnatio," meaning fleshiness. "Caryophyllus" means pink and refers to the color of the blooms of the original wild species.

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Properties of Carnation Used by Aztec's

Tonics,  Pectoral and Diuretic