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Meaning of Flowers
We all know what red roses mean, but have you ever thought
about what ivy means? Although not scientifically correct, flowers
language is fun to explore. The following is a short list of some
of the commonly used flowers.
| Flower |
Symbolism |
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| Acacia |
Friendship |
| Acacia, yellow |
Secret love |
| Almond (flowering) |
Hope |
| Alyssum (sweet) |
Beauty |
| Amaranth (globe) |
Unfading love |
| Amaryllis |
Pride, Beauty |
| Anemone |
Forsaken |
| Aster |
Afterthought |
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| Bachelor's Button |
Celibacy |
| Beech |
Prosperity |
| Bell Flowers |
Gratitude |
| Birch |
Meekness |
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| Cactus |
Warmth |
| Calla |
Beauty |
| Camelia, Red |
Excellence |
| Camelia, White |
Loveliness |
| Carnation, Red |
For my poor heart |
| Cedar |
Strength |
| Chrysanthemum,Red |
I love you |
| Chrysanthemum, White |
Truth |
| Clover |
Be mine |
| Coreopsis |
Always cheerful |
| Corn |
Richness |
| Crocus |
Youthful gladness |
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| Daffodil |
Regard |
| Dahlia |
Instability |
| Daisy |
Innocence |
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| Fennel |
Worthy of praise |
| Fern |
Fascination |
| Forget me not |
True Love |
| French Honeysuckle |
Rustic Beauty |
| French Marigold |
Jealousy |
| French Willow |
Bravery |
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| Geranium |
Melancholy |
| Geranium, Ivy |
Bridal Favor |
| Grapes |
Abundance |
| Golden Rod |
Precaution |
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| Hawthorn |
Hope |
| Heliotrope |
Faithfulness |
| Hibiscus |
Delicate beauty |
| Holly |
Foresight |
| Hollyhock |
Ambition |
| Honeysuckle |
Devoted affection |
| Hyacinth |
Sport, Game |
| Hyssop |
Cleanliness |
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| Iris |
Message |
| Ivy |
Fidelity, Marriage |
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| Jasmine |
Amiability |
| Jasmine (yellow) |
Grace and Elegance |
| Juniper |
Protection |
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| Lantana |
Rigour |
| Larkspur |
Lightness |
| Lavender |
Purity, Silence, Luck. |
| Laurel |
Glory |
| Lemon Blossoms |
Fidelity |
| Lilac, Purple |
First Love |
| Lilac, White |
Youthful, Innocence |
| Lily, Day |
Coquetry |
| Lily, Imperial |
Majesty |
| Lily, White |
Purity. Sweetness |
| Lily, Yellow |
Gaiety |
| Lily of the Valley |
Return of Happiness |
| Lotus |
Eloquence |
| Lotus Flower |
Estranged Love |
| Love in Mist |
Perplexity |
| Lupine |
Imagination |
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| Magnolia |
Love of Nature |
| Maple |
Reserve |
| Marjoram |
Blushes |
| Mint |
Virtue |
| Morning Glory |
Affectation |
| Myrtle |
Love |
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| Narcissus |
Egotism |
| Nasturtium |
Patriotism |
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| Oak leaves |
Bravery |
| Oleander |
Beware |
| Orange Blossoms |
Purity = loveliness |
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| Palm |
Victory |
| Pansy |
Thoughts |
| Peach Blossoms |
I am your captive. |
| Pear |
Affection |
| Pear Tree |
Comfort |
| Periwinkle, Blue |
Early friendship |
| Periwinkle, White |
Pleasures of Memory |
| Phlox |
Unanimity |
| Poppy, Red |
Consolation |
| Primrose |
Early Youth |
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| Ranunculus |
You are radiant with charms |
| Rose |
Love |
| Rose, bridal |
Happy love |
| Rose, Bergundy |
Unconscious Beauty |
| Rose, Multiflora |
Grace |
| Rose, Single |
Simplicity |
| Rose, White |
I am worthy of you. |
| Rose, Yellow |
Decrease of Love |
| Rose, White/Red |
Unity |
| Rosebud, red |
Pure and lovely |
| Rosebud, White |
Girlhood |
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| Sage |
Domestic Virtue |
| Snapdragon |
Presumption |
| Snowdrop |
Hope |
| Sorrel |
Affection |
| Star of Bethlehem |
Purity |
| Stock |
Lasting Beauty |
| Sunflower |
Adoration |
| Sweet Basil |
Good Wishes |
| Sweet Pea |
Delicate Pleasure |
| Sycamore |
Curiosity |
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| Thistle |
Austerity |
| Thyme |
Activity |
| Trumpet Flower |
Fame |
| Tuberose |
Dangerous Pleasure |
| Tulip, Red |
Declaration of Love |
| Tulip, Variegated |
Beautiful Eyes |
| Turnip |
Charity |
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| Veronica |
Fidelity |
| Vine |
Intoxication |
| Violet, Blue |
Faithfulness |
| Violet, Yellow |
Happiness |
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| Walnut |
Intellect |
| Water Lily |
Purity of Heart |
| Willow, Creeping |
Love Forsaken |
| Willow, Water |
Freedom |
| Reference: "Kate Greenaway's
Language of Flowers" |
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