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Ohio State Flower: Carnation

Ohio State Flower Coloring

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Why do I want to sing "A White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation?" Those are the only words I know, but I remember my Mom singing it... anyway, I love Carnations, always have, always will. 

Besides being used for many boutonnieres over the years, Carnations are the flowers Ohio chose as their State Flower. Specifically, the Red or Scarlet Carnation. Carnations also come in White, Pink, and Purple besides Red, but Ohio uses the Red one. 

They have a lovely fragrance and last a very long time, so are popular in bouquets. The Greek botanist Theopharastus named them Dianthus (botanical name) from two Greek Words - "dios", referring to the god Zeus, and "anthos", meaning flower. Carnations are thus known as the "The Flowers of God." They bloom from May through July. 


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