Caryophyllaceae

Translingual

Etymology

Caryophyllus (former genus name, now mostly in Dianthus) + -aceae

Proper noun

Caryophyllaceae

  1. A taxonomic family within the order Caryophyllales – very many herbs and shrubs including the pinks, carnations and campions.

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