Pink Family (Noun)
Meaning
Large family of herbs or subshrubs (usually with stems swollen at the nodes).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The carnation, a perennial flower, belongs to the pink family, a group of herbs or subshrubs with stems swollen at the nodes.
- Many species of the pink family have showy flowers in shades of pink, white, or red.
- Plants in the pink family are commonly used as ornamental flowers in gardens and bouquets.
- Dianthus, a genus of the pink family, includes sweet William and pinks, popular garden flowers.
- Some species of the pink family have fragrant flowers and are used in the production of perfumes and potpourri.