👉 Caryophyllaceous is a term used in the field of plant biology, specifically in the classification of plants known as flowering plants. These plants are characterized by their large leaves with a yellowish-brown coating that can be called "caryophyll." The presence of this yellowing layer on the leaf surface is often referred to as the caryophyllal zone, and it plays an important role in plant growth and development. The term "caryophyllaceous" is derived