Species of Dianthus also called clove pink (9)

I believe the answer is:

carnation

(Other definitions for carnation that I've seen before include "Not in a car (anag) - plant" , "Pink/white/red flower" , "Oscar Wilde wore a green one" , "Flower suitable for buttonhole ..." , "Pink - garden flower" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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