Acacia Flower Symbolism
The
symbolic meanings of acacia flowers are friendship, secret love, beauty
in retirement and chaste love. Yellow acacia flowers symbolize secret
love. Acacia is a genus of pod-bearing shrubs and trees. The leaves
typically have a large amount of tannins, which are astringent
substances that play a role in the ripening of fruit and aging of wine.
Most species of acacia are native to Australia. Acacia seeds and shoots
can be used for food. Acacia honey is considered to be a delicacy and
acacia is an ingredient in a number of soft drinks and chewing gum.
(Photo courtesy of Stan Shebs, Wikimedia Commons)
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The meaning of alyssum flowers is beauty.
Alyssum is a perennial plant with yellow, white, pink or purple
flowers. Occasionally alyssum are grown as small shrubs. Alyssum are in
the mustard family and are native to Eurasia. Alyssum produce a notched
fruit and seeds with wings and embryonic roots. English
variant spelling of Spanish Alicia,
meaning "noble sort." Also from Latin alyssum and Greek alysson, meaning "not rabies," as the plant was believed to cure rabies.
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The
meaning of amaryllis flowers is pride, timidity and splendid beauty.
There are two types of amaryllis. One is the true amaryllis or Amaryllis
belladona, a native of South Africa. The other is Hippeastrum, a plant
that is often forced to bloom indoors in the winter months. These bulbs
are sold to bloom over the winter holidays. (Photo courtesy of Digigalos, Wikimedia Comoons.)
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The
flower symbolism associated with asters is daintiness, love, from Greek
word for "star." Asters are believed to have healing properties. Asters
were laid on the graves of French soldiers to to symbolize the wish
that things had turned out differently. There are many varieties of asters that are popular garden plants. Asters grow in all hardiness zones.
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Azalea Flower Symbolism
The
flower symbolism associated with azaleas is temperance, passion,
womanhood (China), take care of yourself for me and fragility. Azaleas
are members of the rhododendron family (see rhododendrons below). Azaleas grow as shrubs and small trees with large, showy flowers and are popular as ornamental plants in landscaping. The English name derived from the Greek word azaleos, meaning "dry."
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The
flower symbolism associated with baby's breath is purity of heart,
innocence, and the breath of the Holy Spirit. Baby's breath is white
with dense, delicate clusters of flowers. They are native to Europe, but
have been naturalized throughout the eastern United States. Baby's breath is often used as ornamental garden plants and as filler in bouquets.
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The
flower symbolism associated with bachelor buttons is celibacy, single,
blessedness, hope in love, delicacy. The bachelor's button is also known
as the cornflower, basket flower and boutonniere flower. Bachelor
buttons are blue and have been prized historically for their pigment. According
to folklore, a young man would wear a bachelor button flower to
indicate his love for a young woman, If the love was unrequited, the
flower would fade quickly. The bachelor button, or blue cornflower, is
the national flower of Poland.
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The
bamboo is the most popular plant in China and represents the spirit of
summer. The bamboo is considered a gentleman with perfect virtues. The
bamboo combines upright integrity with accommodating flexibility. It has
the perfect balance of grace and strength, or the Yin and the Yang.
When a storm comes, the bamboo bends with the wind. When the storm
ceases, it resumes its upright position. Bamboo also symbolizes
longevity, immortality and youth. Its ability to cope with adversity and
still stand firmly without losing its original ground is inspirational.
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The
bauhinia flower is a symbol of harmony. The orchid-like flowers are
purple-red flower and surrounded by thick leaves. Bauhinia flowers bloom
from November to March. The Bauhinia flower is featured on the flag of
Hong KIong with five petals and stars in white surrounded by a red
background. Bauhinia has a double-lobed leaf similar to a heart shape.
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The
flower symbolism associated with begonias is fanciful nature and
beware. Begonias are large shrubs which grow in subtropical and tropical
moist climates, in South and Central America, Africa and southern Asia.
Because of their showy flowers of white, pink, scarlet or yellow color
and often attractively marked leaves, many species and innumerable
hybrids of begonias are cultivated.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the bird of paradise flower is
freedom, good perspective, faithfulness (when given from a woman to a
man). The bird of paradise flower is so-named because of a resemblance
to the actual bird of paradise. In South Africa it is commonly known as a
"crane" flower. The leaves are large, 30-200 cm long and 10-80 cm
broad, similar to a banana leaf but with a longer petiole, and arranged
to form a fan-like crown of evergreen foliage.
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The
flower symbolism associated with bluebells is humility, constancy and
gratitude. Bluebells are closely linked to the realm of fairies and are
sometimes referred to as "fairy thimbles." To call fairies to a
convention, the bluebells would be rung. Bluebells can be found in North
America, Western Europe and North Africa. In some areas they are
referred to as wild hyacinths.
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The
flower symbolism associated with buttercups is humility, neatness,
childishness. Buttercups are part of a large genus of 400 species.
Buttercups usually flower in April or May but may be found throughout
the summer. In the Pacific Northwest (USA) the buttercup is called
‘Coyote’s eyes.’ The legend is that a coyote was tossing his eyes up in
the air and catching them again when an eagle snatched them. Unable to
see, coyote made eyes from the buttercup.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the cactus flower is endurance, my
heart burns with love, maternal love. Cacti are distinctive and unusual
plants, adapted to extremely arid and hot climates, with a wide range of
features which conserve water. Their stems have expanded into green
succulent structures containing the chlorophyll necessary for life and
growth, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are so
well known.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the calendula is grief, despair and
sorrow. Calendula blossoms in wine are said to ease indigestion.
Calendula petals are used in ointments to cure skin irritations,
jaundice, sore eyes and toothaches. The marigold is also part of the
calendula family.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the calla lily is magnificent beauty.
Calla lilies are native to southern Africa. The calla lily is visible in
many of Diego Rivera's works of art. Georgia O'Keeffe's sensual flowers
redefined the flower as a pure, almost geometric form. Her painting
"Calla Lilies with Red Anemone" (1928) recently was sold for $6.2
million at a Christie's auction in New York.
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The
symbolic meaning of camellia flowers is admiration, perfection, good
luck gift for a man, gratitude, nobility of reasoning. The colors have
specific symbolic meanings including innate worth, adoration,
perfection and loveliness (white); longing, longing for a man (pink);
and you're a flame in my heart or excellence (red). The English name is derived from the Latin name of the flowering evergreen shrub, camellia,
named after the Czech-born missionary and botanist George
Josef Kamel, whose name was originally derived from the word kamel, meaning "camel."
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The
flower symbolism associated with the carnation is fascination,
impulsiveness, capriciousness, joy, devoted love; disdain, refusal
(white only). Carnations were used in Greek ceremonial crowns. The name
carnation may come from the Greek carnis (flesh) and refer to the
incarnation of God made flesh. The English name derived from the flower name, from French carnation, meaning "complexion," from Italian carnagione, meaning "flesh-colored."
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The
flower symbolism associated with the cattail is peace and prosperity.
Cattails or bulrushes are wetland plants with spongy, strap-like leaves
and starchy, creeping stems. The thick root can be ground to make a
flour substitute. The spread of cattails is an important part of the
process of open water bodies being converted to vegetated marshland and
eventually to dry land.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the chamomile flower is energy in
action. The extract of German chamomile is taken as a strong tea. It has
been used in herbal medicine as a a digestive aid and has
anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used in ointments and lotions,
and as a mouthwash against infections of mouth and gums.
The
flower symbolism associated with the cherry blossom is education. In
China, the cherry blossom is also a symbol of feminine beauty. It also
represents the feminine principle and love. In Japan, cherry blossoms
symbolize the transience of life because of their short blooming times.
Falling blossoms are metaphors for fallen warriors who died bravely in
battle. This connotation links them with the samarai.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the Christmas rose is that it is
purported to have flowered on Christmas Day, and is therefore associated
with the infant Jesus. The Christmas Rose is a member of the genus
Helleborus and is not related to the rose bush. The Christmas Rose is
frost-resistant and many species are evergreens.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the chrysanthemum is abundance,
wealth, cheerfulness, optimism, truth (white), hope, rest and wonderful
friendship, I love (red), slighted love (yellow). The Japanese put a
single chrysanthemum petal on the bottom of a wine glass to sustain a
long and healthy life. Japanese emperors sat on the Chrysanthemum
throne. The name is derived from the feminine
form of Greek Chrysanthos,
meaning "golden flower." In Italy, chrysanthemums are associated with death.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the crocus is cheerfulness and
gladness. The genus crocus is placed botanically in the iris family. The
plants grow from corms and are mainly perennials. They are found a wide
range of habitats including woodland and meadows. Crocuses are native to central and southern Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, central Asia and China.
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The
flower symbolism associated with cyclamen flowers is resignation and
goodbye. Cyclamen are native in the Mediterranean and Africa. Cyclamen
grow in dry forest or scrub areas. They are part of the primrose family,
although they are tuberous and bear no obvious resemblance to
primroses. Cyclamen have white, bright pink, red or purple flowers.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the daffodil is regard, unrequited
love, chivalry, sunshine, respect and the sun shines when I'm with you.
Though the traditional daffodil of folklore, poetry, and field may have a
yellow to golden-yellow color all over, both in the wild species and
due to breeding, the daffodil may be variously colored. Breeders
have developed some daffodils with double, triple, or ambiguously
multiple rows of petals, and several wild species also have known double
variants. In
Greek mythology, the daffodil is described as a pale yellow
deathless kind of lily flower that overspreads the plains of Hades
and is the favorite food of the dead. The English name is derived from
the flower name, from Latin asphodelus, from Greek asphodelos, meaning "asphodel flower." Daffodils are also known by the English name derived from the Latin juncus, meaning "rush."
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The
flower symbolism associated with the dahlia is dignity, elegance,
forever thine. The Aztecs used dahlias as a treatment for epilepsy.
Europeans used the dahlia as a source of food in the 1840s when disease
destroyed the French potato crop. The dahlia is named after Swedish
18th-century botanist Anders Dahl. Dahlias are often grown for flower
shows. The
English name is derived from the flower
name, from the surname of Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, meaning
"valley," hence "dahlia flower" or "valley
flower."
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The
flower symbolism associated with the daisy is purity, innocence, loyal
love, beauty, patience and simplicity. Daisies are often depicted in
meadows in Medieval paintings, also known as a "flowery mead." Daisies
are believed to be more than 4,000 years old and hairpins decorated with
daisies were found during the excavation of the Minoan Palace on the
Island of Crete. Even further back, Egyptian ceramics were decorated
with daisies. The English name is derived from the flower name, from Old English dægeseage, "day's eye."
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The
flower symbolism associated with the dandelion is love me, affection
returned, desire, sympathy, faithfulness, happiness and love's oracle.
The dandelion is native to Europe and Asia, and has been introduced to
many other places. In northern areas and places where the dandelion is
not native, it has become a weed, exploiting disturbed ground in human
environments.
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The
symbolic meaning of the day lily is forgetting worries. As an omen for
expectant mothers who wish for baby boys, the flower means "Suited for A
Boy." The Chinese also venerate the day lily as a symbol of filial
devotion to one's mother. The day lily has many names in China. When it
has a cheerful position, the flower is called "Wong Yu".
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The
flower symbolism associated with the delphinium is big-hearted, fun,
lightness, levity, ardent attachment. The name delphinium comes from the
Greek word delphis, a reference to the flower's resemblance to the
bottle-like nose of the dolphin. Delphiniums were used by Native
Americans to make blue dye. European settlers used delphinium for making
ink. Delphiniums were also once thought to drive away scorpions. The
name is derived from the French form of the Latin Delphinia,
meaning "woman from Delphi."
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The
flower symbolism associated with the edelweiss flower is daring,
courage and noble purity. The flowers are felted and woolly with white
hairs, with characteristic bloom consisting of five to six small yellow
flower heads surrounded by leaflets. Eidelweiss is a European mountain flower belonging to the sunflower family. The name comes from German edel (meaning noble) and weiss (meaning white).
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The
flower symbolism associated with ferns is magic, fascination,
confidence, shelter, discretion, reverie and a secret bond of love. A
great many ferns are grown as landscape plants, for foliage for cut
bouquets and as houseplants. Ferns do not have seeds or flowers, but reproduce by spores. There are about 12,000 varieties of ferns worldwide. The English name is derived from the vocabulary word fern, from Old English fear
meaning "fern," a type of leafy plant. The
name was first used in the 19th century when flower, plant or other
"dainty" names were popular.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the forget-me-not is true love and
memories. In 15th century Germany, it was supposed that the wearers of
the flower would not be forgotten by their lovers. In a medieval legend,
a knight and his lady were walking along the side of a river. He
picked a posy of flowers, but because of the weight of his armour he
fell into the river. As he was drowning he threw the posy to his loved
one and shouted "Forget-me-not". It is
also told in pious legend that the Christ child was sitting on Mary's
lap one day and said that he wished that future generations could see
them. He touched her eyes and then waved his hand over the ground and
blue forget-me-nots appeared.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the foxglove is stateliness and youth.
Foxglove flowers have both positive and negative symbolic meanings.
They are said to sometimes hurt and sometimes heal. The scientific name
is digitalis, a reference to the presence of powerful chemicals that can
heal heart conditions if taken correctly but can kill if taken in large
amounts. Thus, foxglove is symbolic of both healing and harm.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the fuchsia is confiding love. Fuchsia
flowers are a very decorative pendulous "eardrop" shape, borne in
profusion throughout the summer and autumn, and all year in tropical
species. In many species, the sepals are bright red and the petals
purple, a combination of colors that attract hummingbirds.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the gardenia is you're lovely, secret
love, purity and refinement. Gardenia plants are prized for the strong
sweet scent of their flowers, which can be very large in some species. Gardenias
are in the coffee family and are native to Africa, Asia, Australasia
and Oceana. Gardenias also grow in Hawaii. They are shrubs or small
trees. The English name is derived from the flower name, meaning simply "garden flower."
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The
flower symbolism associated with the geranium is a true friend,
stupidity, folly and meeting. The genus name is derived from the Greek
word geranos, meaning "crane". The name derives from the appearance of
the seed-heads, which have the same shape as the bill of a crane. Geraniums are found in temperate regions of the world and in tropical mountains.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the gladiolus is preparedness,
strength, splendid beauty and love at first sight. The gladiolus is
named for the shape of its leaves, "gladius" or sword. The gladiolus is
said to have symbolized the Roman gladiators. The British used the stem
base (corms) as a poultice for thorns and splinters.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the globe amaranth is unfading love.
The globe amaranth is an annual plant that grows up to 24 inches in
height. The true species has magenta flowers, and garden varieties have
additional colors such as purple, red, white, pink, and lilac. The globe amaranth is a genus of plants in the family Amaranthaceae.
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The
flower symbolism associated with hibiscus is delicate beauty. Hibiscus
is a large genus containing over 200 species, including landscape shrubs
(attractive to butterfliwes and bees), a variety used as a vegetable
and another type used for paper making. The most well-known use of
hibiscus is for herbal teas. (Photo courtesy of Nvineeth, Wikimedia Commons)
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The
flower symbolism associated with the holly is defense, domestic
happiness and forecast. The Romans decorated their hallways with holly
garlands for their mid-winter celebration, Saturnalia. Medieval monks
called the holly the Holy Tree and believed holly would keep away evil
spirits and protects their homes from lightening. The pointed leaves
represented the crown of thorns worn by Jesus, and the red berries
symbolized drops of his blood.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the honeysuckle is bond of love and I
love you. Wood cuttings from honeysuckle are sold as cat toys. The wood
contains nepetalactone, the active ingredient found in catnip.
Honeysuckle is a twining flower grown in China, Europe and North
America. Many species have sweetly scented, bell-shaped flowers.
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The
symbolism associated with the huckleberry is faith and simple
pleasures. The tiny size of huckleberries led to their frequent use as a
way of referring to something small, often in an affectionate way. The
phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond
my abilities". "I'll be your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is
just the right person for a given job.
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The flower symbolism associated with the hyacinth is games, sports, rashness, and playful joy. The name is derived from the Latin form of Greek hyakinthos. Hyacinths are named after Hyacinth, a figure in Greek mythology. This
is the name of a youth loved by Apollo who accidentally killed him,
after which the hyacinth flower sprouted from his
blood.Hyacinths are sometimes associated with rebirth. The
hyacinth flower is used in the Haftseen table setting for the Persian
New Year celebration. The prophet Mohammad
is reported to have said “If I had but two loaves of bread, I would
sell one and buy hyacinths, for they would feed my soul.”
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The
flower symbolism associated with impatiens flowers is motherly love.
Impatiens flowers come in a wide variety of forms including flat flowers
and orchid-like shapes. In the medieval Mary gardens devoted to the
Virgin Mary, impatiens plants were called "Our Lady's earrings."
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The
flower symbolism associated with the iris is faith, wisdom, cherished
friendship, hope, valor, my compliments, promise in love, wisdom. Irises
were used in Mary Gardens. The blade-shaped foliage denotes the sorrows
which 'pierced her heart.' The iris is the emblem of both France and
Florence, Italy. Greek
name meaning "rainbow." In mythology, this is the name of a
rainbow goddess. The name is in use by the English as a feminine name,
and by those of Jewish heritage as a unisex name.
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The
symbolism associated with ivy is wedded love, fidelity, friendship and
affection. Ivy walls are considered idyllic and charming. A soundly
mortared wall is impenetrable to the climbing roots of ivy and will not
be damaged, and is also protected from further weathering by the ivy.
However, walls with already weak or loose mortar may be badly damaged,
as the ivy is able to root into the weak mortar and further break up the
wall.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the jasmine flower is attachment,
sensuality, modesty, grace and elegance. Jasmines are widely cultivated
for their flowers, enjoyed in the garden, as house plants, and as cut
flowers. The flowers are worn by women in their hair in southern and
southeast Asia. Some claim that the daily consumption of Jasmine tea is
effective in preventing certain cancers. The English name is derived from the Persian yasmin, meaning "jasmine flower," a plant in the olive family and the masculine form is Jasmin.
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The
symbolism associated with Lady's Mantle is that of a cloak for for the
Blessed Virgin. Lady's mantle was grown in Mary Gardens. The name
alchemilla ("little magical one") derives from the dew which collects on
the lady's mantle. Dew is often associated with magic. The dew was used
as a beauty lotion, while pillows stuffed with it were reputed to bring
on a good sleep.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the lilac is beauty, pride, youthful
innocence and youth. A pale purple color is generally known as lilac
after the flower. Lilacs can also be white, pale yellow, pink or
burgundy. Lilacs are known for their strong, perfume-like scent and are
the state flower of New Hampshire. Lilacs grow on shrubs or trees. English woman's name is derived from the name of this flowering bush. A pale purple color is generally known as lilac after the flower.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the lily is chastity, virtue,
fleur-de-lis, Holy Trinity, faith, wisdom, chivalry, royalty; beauty
(calla), mother (China), hatred (orange), wealth, pride (tiger);
sweetness, virginity, purity, majesty, it's heavenly to be with you
(white); gaiety, gratitude, I'm walking on air (yellow). The
flower symbolism of lilies is associated with the annunciation of the
birth of Jesus by the angel Gabriel. In both Christian and pagan
traditions, lilies symbolize fertility. In Greek marriage ceremonies,
the bride wears a crown of lilies.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the lotus is estranged love and
forgetfulness of the past. The lotus is the national flower of India.
The blue or Indian lotus, also known as the bean of India and the sacred
water-lily of Hinduism and Buddhism. Lotus roots are also used widely
in Asian cooking. The English name is derived from the flower name, from Latin lotus, from Greek lotos,
a name for various kinds of plants before it came to designate
the Egyptian "white lotus." The Greek word may ultimately come
from Hebrew lowt, meaning "covering, veil."
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The
flower symbolism associated with Lupines are symbolic of imagination.
The name "lupinus" actually means "of wolves" due to the mistaken belief
that ancient peoples had that lupines robbed the soil of nutrients. The
fact is that lupines add nitrogen to the soil. Lupines are the only
food for the Karner blue butterfly's caterpillar. The scent from lupine
blossoms is like that of honey, a nice addition to any garden.
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The
flower symbolism associated with nobility, perseverance and love of
nature. Magnolia is the official state state flower of both Mississippi
and Louisiana. The flower's abundance in Mississippi is reflected in its
state nickname, the "Magnolia State". The magnolia is also the official
state tree of Mississippi. One of the
oldest nicknames for Houston, Texas Is "The Magnolia City" due to the
abundance of Magnolia Trees growing along Buffalo Bayou.
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The
flower symbolism associated with marigolds is indicated in the name:
Mary's Gold. Marigold flowers were "golden gifts" offered to the Virgin
by the poor who could not afford to give actual gold. Marigolds were
used in Mary Gardens. Marigolds are symbolic of passion and creativity.
Marigolds are also known as the "Herb of the Sun." Marigolds
have been used as love charms and incorporated into wedding garlands.
In some cultures, marigold flowers have been added to pillows to
encourage prophetic or psychic dreams. The English name is derived from the flower name, composed of the name Mary meaning "the Mother Ray" and the word "gold."
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The
symbolism associated with marjoram is joy and happiness. Marjoram is a
somewhat cold-sensitive under shrub with sweet pine and citrus flavors.
It is also called sweet marjoram. Marjoram is cultivated for its
aromatic leaves, either green or dry, for culinary purposes. The tops
are cut as the plants begin to flower and are dried slowly in the shade.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the morning glory is affection. As the
name implies, morning glory flowers, which are funnel-shaped, open in
the morning, allowing them to be pollinated by hummingbirds,
butterflies, bees, other daytime insects and birds. The flower typically
lasts for a single morning and dies in the afternoon. New flowers bloom
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The
flower symbolism associated with the narcissus is normality, stay
sweet, self-esteem and vanity. The name narcissus is derived from that
of the youth of Greek mythology called Narcissus, who became so obsessed
with his own reflection as he kneeled and gazed into a pool of water
that he fell into the water and drowned. The legend continues that the
narcissus plant first sprang from where he died. The Latin form is derived from the Greek Narkissos, possibly meaning "numbness; sleep.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the nasturtium is victory in battle
and conquest. Nasturtium literally means "nose-twister" or
"nose-tweaker" and refers to a genus of roughly 80 species of annual and
perennial flowering plants. The Nasturtium flower's botanical name, Tropaeolum majus, is Latin for trophy, a warlike reference.Nasturtium have showy, often intensely bright flowers and rounded, shield-shaped leaves with the petiole in the center.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the orange blossom is innocence,
eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness. The orange blossom, which is
the state flower of Florida, is traditionally associated with good
fortune, and was popular in bridal bouquets and head wreaths for
weddings. The petals of orange blossom can also be made into a
delicately citrus-scented version of rosewater. Orange blossom water is a
common part of Middle Eastern cuisine.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the orchid is love, beauty,
refinement, many children, thoughtfulness and mature charm. Orchids have
become a major market throughout the world. Buyers now bid hundreds of
dollars on new hybrids or improved ones. Orchids are one of the most
popular cut-flowers on the market. The English name is derived from the flower name, from Greek orkhis, meaning "testicle," from Proto-Indo-European orghi. The plant was given this name because of the shape of its root.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the pansy is merriment and you occupy
my thoughts. The pansy is also called the heartsease or Johnny Jump Up.
The name pansy is derived from the French word pensΓ©e meaning "thought",
and was so named because the flower resembles a human face. In August
the pansy is thought to nod forward as if deep in thought.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the peony is happy marriage,
compassion and bashfulness. Peonies are extensively grown as ornamental
plants for their very large, often scented flowers. The English name is derived from the flower name, peony, which was named after the physician god Paeon because the flower was formerly used in medicine.
Peonies tend to attract ants to the flower buds due to the nectar that
forms. Peonies are herbaceous plants or woody shrubs with red, white or
yellow flowers.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the petunia is your presence soothes
me. Dixon, Illinois is the Petunia Capital of the world. Every year, the
Petunia Festival draws thousands of visitors to the city. The streets
are lined in petunias. The parade mascot is Pinky Petunia. Petunias are
of South American origin and closely related to tobacco, tomatoes and
chilis.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the poinsettia has an ancient history.
The ancient Aztecs considered the poinsettia to be a symbol of purity.
Today, poinsettias are the most easily recognized flower symbolic of
Christmas. Poinsettias are also known as the "Christmas flower" and
"Mexican flame leaf." Poinsettias originally came from Mexico and
Central America. According to legend, one
day near Christmas a child who was too poor to buy a present for the
Christ child picked a weed from the side of the road. When he reached
the church, the plant blossomed in red and green flowers.
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The
flower symbolism associated with poppies is beauty, magic, consolation,
fertility and eternal life. The Egyptians included poppies at funerals
and in burial tombs. The Greeks used poppies in the shrines of Demeter,
goddess of fertility, and Diana, goddess of the hunt. Poppies denote
sleep, rest and repose. In modern times, poppies have been associated
with Flanders fields as an emblem of those who died in World War I. English name derived from the flower name, from Latin papaver, which may be a reduplication of the base *pap-, meaning "to swell."
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The
flower symbolism associated with pussy willows is motherhood. When
grown commercially, pussy willow shoots are picked just as the buds
expand in spring, and can last indefinitely once dried. The branches can
be put in vases or the buds can be used for table decoration. Pussy willows are one of the earliest signs of spring.
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The
flower symbolism associated with the rhododendron is beware and
caution. Rhododendron means "rose tree." Some spices are toxic to
animals and may have a hallucinogenic and laxative effect on humans,
thus the symbolism related to warning and danger. Today there are over
1,000 species of rhododendrons. Rhododendrons
are the national flower of Nepal, the state flower of Sikkim in India,
and the state flower of West Virginia and Washington in the United
States. Derived from the Greek name meaning "rose." In the bible, this is the name of a servant in the house of Mary.
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The
flower symbolism associated with roses is love, remembrance, passion
(red); purity (white); happiness (pink); infidelity (yellow);
unconscious beauty, I love you. Roses were first cultivated 5,000 years
ago in Asian gardens. Confucius wrote that the emperor of China owned
over 600 books on the cultivation of roses. Roses
were introduced to Europe during the Roman Empire and were thereafter
used for ornamental purposes. Roses are emblems of England and New York
City. This
name was in use throughout the Middle Ages (long
before herb and flower names became popular) and probably
originated as a short form of longer Germanic names containing
the word hrod, meaning "horse."
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Growing Roses Organically: Your Guide to Creating an Easy-Care Garden Full of Fragrance
Complete Roses: Featuring 100 Easy-Growing Favorites
The
symbolism associated with shamrocks is lightheartedness, good fortune
and good luck. The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and a registered
trademark of the Republic of Ireland. The shamrock was traditionally
used for its medicinal properties and was a popular decorative motif in
Victorian times. The shamrock is also symbolic of St. Patrick's Day,
celebrated on March 17th.
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The
flower symbolism associated with snapdragons is graciousness and
strength. The snapdragon is important as a model organism in botanical
research. Its genome has been studied in detail. The name literally means "like a nose" in Ancient Greek. Snapdragons are perennials that do bets in full or partial sun.
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The Meaning of Flowers
The
flower symbolism associated with sunflowers is adoration. Sunflowers
turn their heads to the sun, which is the origin of their common name.
Sunflowers belong to the genus helianthus, a reference to Helios, the
sun god. Sunflowers are native to the Americas and are the state flower
of Kansas. Cultivated sunflowers can reach an incredible twenty feet in height. Sunflowers
are one of the fastest growing plants in the world, increasing in
height up to one foot a day. These lofty heights have resulted in the
sunflower being symbolic of haughtiness as well as adoration.
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Sweet Pea Flower Symbolism
The
flower symbolism associated with sweet peas is bliss, delicate
pleasure, good-bye, departure, adieu and thank you for a lovely time.
Sweet peas were very popular in the late 1800s and are often considered
the floral emblem for Edwardian England. Sweet peas are the flowers most
closely connected to the month of April.
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The
flower symbolism associated with tulips is fame and perfect love. The
symbolic meanings also change with the color of the tulips. Red tulips
mean "believe me" and are a declaration of love. Variegated tulips mean
"you have beautiful eyes." Yellow tulips mean "there's sunshine in your
smile." And cream colored tulips mean "I will love you forever." Tulips
are the foremost national symbol of Holland, rivaling wooden shoes and
windmills! The
name for tulips comes from the headdress worn by many Middle Eastern
peoples known as a turban or taliban. In Latin, this translates to
"tulipa."
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The
flower symbolism associated with the verbena flower is pray for me and
sensibility. Verbena has longstanding use in herbalism and folk
medicine, usually as a tea. Verbena is grown as a honey plant to supply
bees with nectar. Verbenas are native to both the the American continent
and Europe. Legends has it that verbenas will protect people from
vampires.
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The
flower symbolism associated with violets is modesty, virtue, affection,
watchfulness, faithfulness, love and let's take a chance on happiness.
When newly opened, viola or violet flowers may be used to decorate
salads or in stuffing for poultry or fish. SoufflΓ©s, cream and similar
desserts can be flavored with essence of violet flowers. The English name is derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin viola, meaning "violet color" or "violet flower."
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The
symbolic meaning of wisteria flowers is welcome and playful
spontaneity. The wisteria is called "Purple Vine" in China. In one
cluster, the petals shade harmoniously from the strong, dark purple tip
to the soft, light pink at the open base.Wisteria vines climb steadily by twining themselves either clockwise or counterclockwise around any available support. Wisteria is named for the eighteenth century Philadelphia physician, Caspar Wis tar.
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Zinnia Flower Symbolism
The
flower symbolism associated with zinnias are thoughts of absent
friends, lasting affection, constancy, goodness and daily remembrance.
Zinnias are the state flower of Indiana. The original zinnias were found
in the early 1500s in the wilds of Mexico. They were so dull and
unattractive that the Aztec name for them meant "eyesore." The common
name, garden Cinderella, indicates the level of the zinnia's later
transformation. Zinnias are named for the German botanist Johann Zinn.
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