Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Barcode: CAL0000003830

Family: CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus L.

Collector: T. Thomson

Country: India

Uses: An essential oil is derived from the flowers which is being used as an excellent fixative. The flowers of the plant is used as cardiotonic, diaphoretic, and lexeteric.