Carnation

In the story, the carnation flower is related to the painter Leonardo da Vinci.

It appears, for example, in Leonardo’s painting, Madonna of the Carnation.

The carnation flower (Dianthus caryophyllus) is an herbaceous plan of the family Caryophyllaceae and it is native to the Mediterranean region. It comes in various colors; however, the pink carnation is the symbol for Mother’s Day.

For more information about the carnation flower go to:

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For more information about the Madonna of the Carnation go to:

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