👉 Cainonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Asia and the subtropical regions of Europe, Africa, and North America. They are known for their distinctive, upright leaves with an unusual shape that resembles a cross or "C", as in Cain's Cross (a Greek term referring to the crucible of fire). The genus is characterized by its large, showy flowers, which often bloom in late spring or early summer.
