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Interesting Facts about Carnation and Lilac


Interesting Facts about Lilac and Carnation


Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Lilacs have a rich history dating back to ancient Greek mythology, associated with love, protection, and the arrival of spring, often used in perfumes and aromatherapy.  

Origin
Mediterranean Region  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

Interesting Facts of
  • After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
  • Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
  • Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.
  
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
youthful innocence and confidence  

Astrological Flower
  
Lilac  

Birth Month Flower
  
May  

Flower Availability
  
Year-round  

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Carnation and Lilac History

You must be fascinated by the interesting facts about Carnation and Lilac.

Interesting facts about Carnation and Lilac also include the information about their history and origin. Carnation and Lilac history is one of the important aspects of their interesting facts.Carnation is originated in Mediterranean Region whereas traces of Lilac were first found near Africa, Asia, Europe, North America.

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