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Also Known As	Dianthus

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Cluster of pink carnation flowers (Dianthus caryophyllus) in full bloom, showing ruffled petals and green foliage in the background.

Three bright red carnation flowers (Dianthus caryophyllus) with ruffled petals and green leaves in the background.

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Venus's-flytrap. Venus's-flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) one of the best known of the meat-eating plants. Carnivorous plant, Venus flytrap, Venus fly trap

Plants: From Cute to Carnivorous