What is another word for caryophyllaceous plant?
Pronunciation: [kˌɑːɹɪəfɪlˈe͡ɪʃəs plˈant] (IPA) 
Caryophyllaceous plants are flowering plants that belong to the Caryophyllaceae family. This plant family consists of various species, and thus several synonyms are used to refer to them. Such synonyms usually describe unique characteristics of the caryophyllaceous plant family. Some synonyms include the Pink family, mainly because most of the species produce pink flowers.
Another possible synonym is the carnation family, which mainly refers to the carnations, one of the most popular caryophyllaceous plants. In some areas, caryophyllaceous plants are known as chickweeds or stitchworts, making it easy to identify them based on their unique qualities. These synonyms make it easier for gardeners, botanists, and enthusiasts to classify caryophyllaceous plants and to identify them when seen.
