How are the leaves arranged on Caryophyllaceae plants?

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Caryophyllales Pink carnation flowers (*Dianthus caryophyllus*).

In the Caryophyllaceae family, the leaves are typically arranged in an opposite pattern along the stems. These plants are generally characterized by stems that appear swollen at the nodes, with linear leaves.1