Carnation
カーネーション ・ Dianthus caryophyllus
The traditional meaning of Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus, Caryophyllaceae) is “Pure & Deep Love, Motherly Love.” It is the birth flower for January.
Flower meaning
Pure & Deep Love, Motherly Love
Long established as the flower of Mother’s Day; different colors are traditionally given different meanings.
Botanical facts
- Botanical name
- Dianthus caryophyllus
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Typical color
- Pink
- Season
- Winter to spring
The birth flower for January
Carnation is the flower associated with January. The monthly page shows that month’s flower, color and stone together.
🌼 See January’s birth flower →About flower meanings
There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data
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