Flower often worn in the lapel (9)

I believe the answer is:

carnation

(Other definitions for carnation that I've seen before include "Not in a car (anag) - plant" , "Flower like pink" , "Pink/white/red flower" , "Showy flower" , "Anoint car with the strange flower" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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