What is another word for Family Caryophyllaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli kˈɑːɹɪəfˌɪle͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known as pink family, is a diverse group of flowering plants with over 2,000 species. The family includes a wide variety of plants with different sizes and shapes. Some common synonyms for this family include campion family, chickweed family, or carnation family. The family is named after the genus Caryophyllus, which includes the carnation. Other notable genera in this family include Stellaria, which includes the common chickweed, and Lychnis, which includes various species of campion. Though the family is commonly referred to as the pink family, it also includes plants with white and red flowers. Many species of this family are used ornamentally in gardens and landscapes due to their attractive blooms.
