What is another word for vaccaria?
Pronunciation: [vakˈe͡əɹi͡ə] (IPA) 
Vaccaria is a botanical term that identifies a genus of flowering plants native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Known for their delicate and colorful blooms, vaccarias have become popular species in garden and landscaping design. Synonyms for vaccaria include Gypsophila, which means "lover of chalk" due to the plant's preference for calcareous soil, and Lychnis, which comes from the Greek word lychnos, meaning "lamp". Another synonym for vaccaria is Silene, which is derived from the Greek myth of Silenus. This half-man, half-goat creature was known to have carried a wreath of Silene flowers while being a loyal companion of the wine god, Dionysus.
