white carnation

Pale ruffled flower

A white carnation is a carnation flower in white, traditionally symbolizing pure love, innocence, and good luck.

White carnations are common in weddings, Mother's Day bouquets, and funeral arrangements.

In some traditions, they honor mothers who have passed: She wore a white carnation on Mother's Day in memory of her mom.

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floral arrangement · funeral · funeral spray · innocence · sympathy · devotion · lasting love · petals · bloom · corsage · boutonniere · remembrance · mother · vase · flower shop · fragrant · ruffled · stem

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Scarlet-petaled dianthus variety

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Crimson flower of romance

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G