1 Color
1.1 Color
White, Yellow
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
1.3 Fragrance
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
1.5.2 Height
1.5.3 Diameter
1.6 Line
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1.7 Silhouette
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1.8 Blossom Texture
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1.9 Blossom Size
1.10 Form
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
2.1.2 Watering
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Well-drained
Well-drained
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur
Lime stone, Sulphur
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Slugs
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
2.3.2 List of Diseases
NA
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt
2.4 Bloom Time
SpringSeason
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Europe, Himalayas
Mediterranean Region
3.2 Interesting Facts of
- Dandelion represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. The yellow one resembles the sun, the puff ball looks like the moon while the dispersing seeds bear resemblance to the stars.
- Seeds of this plant are often carried away up to 5 miles from their origin.
- 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'.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
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4.2 Health Benefits
Good for liver and gallbladder
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Included in wines and cocktails
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Lightens the skin, Prevents pre- mature graying, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
NA
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Taraxacum
Dianthus caryophyllus
5.4 Kingdom
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Caryophyllaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
5.8 Genus
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5.9 Number of Species