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Symbolism of Flowers or, the Language of Flowers

While there is no uniformity of agreement concerning the symbolism of flowers, the following is a list of flowers and plants to which poetry, tradition, or usage has attached particular meanings.

Amaranth - Immortality

Hyacinth - Sorrow

Anemone - Anticipation, Frailty

Ivy - Truthfulness, Wedded love

Apple Blossom - Admiration

Larkspur - Lightness, laughter

Aspen Leaf - Fear

Laurel - Fame

Asphodel - Death, Memorial sorrow

Lavender - Purity; Silence

Bay - The poet's crown

Lilac - Fastidiousness

Begonia - Dark thoughts.

Lily, White - Purity

Blue violet - Faithfulness

Lotus - Forgetfulness, estranged love

Buttercup - Wealth

Lunaria - Prosperity, honesty

Calla - Magnificent beauty, pride

Marigolds - Happiness

Camelia, White - Innate worth

Marjoram and Lily of the valley - Love; purity;happiness

Candytuft - Indifference

Morning Glory - Symbol of the transience of man's life.

Cardinal Flower - Distinction

Myrtle - Beauty's crown, wedded love

Chrysanthemum - Cheerfulness and optimism.

Narcissus - Vanity

Cornflower - Delicacy

Oak Leaf - Patriotism, Hospitality

Cowslip - Youthful Beauty

Olive Branch - Peace

Crocus - Good cheer

Orange Blossom - Marriage

Cyclamen - Diffidence

Oxalis - Pangs of regret

Cypress - Mourning

Palm Leaf - Victory

Daffodil - Unrequited love

Pansy - Symbol of the loved one, memories, loving thoughts and souvenirs.

Daisy - Fidelity and innocence; simplicity

Phlox - Symbol of sweet dreams and implies a proposal of marriage

Dandelion - multiple meanings: grief and bitterness; symbol of the sun; symbol of coquetry; used by Flemish and German painters to symbolize the suffering of Christ.

Pink Carnation - I'll never forget you

Everlastings - Unfading love

Poppy, White - Oblivion

Fern - Sincerity

Primrose - Youth

Fir Tree - Time Forget-me-not - True love; Friendship and fidelity as well as remembrance

Red Carnation - I'm carrying a torch for you

Four-leafed Clover - Good luck

Rose - Love

Foxglove - Insincerity

Rosebuds - Pure and lovely

Gentian - Virgin pride

Rosemary - Rememberance

Geranium - Gentility

Sage - Domestic bliss

Goldenrod - Encouragement

Shamrock - Loyalty

Heather - Loneliness

Snowdrop - Friend in Need

Heather, White - Good fortune

Sting Nettle - Slander

Heliotrope - Devotion

Sweet William - Gallantry

Hepatica - Anger

Thyme - Courage, energy

Hollyhock - Ambition

Tulip - in Persia the tulip is the symbol of love

Honeysuckle - Friendship

Violet - Modesty

 

Water Lily - Purity of heart

 

 

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