Symbol Of Flower

Gladiolus Meaning

by admin, May 16, 2012

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Gladiolus flower is a genus of about 260 species of the Iridaceae family, with 250 out of the 260 species are native in South Africa. The name gladiolus comes from the Latin word gladius meaning “sword” – in reference to the flower’s leaves shape that looks like a sword. Though identified to be a native flower in South Africa, this flower has a span of history that reached not only from Africa but also in regions like Mediterranean, Europe and even Asia. Its name gladiolus alone is very influential to gladiolus symbolism. Being associated with the gladiators of Rome, gladiolus meaning includes honesty and integrity (representing the gladiator’s pride and integrity during battle) and strength (representing the gladiator’s brute force and unbelievable strength during the battle). Aside from gladiolus symbol associated with gladiators, gladiolus symbolism also includes infatuation or obsession – when given in a form of bouquet means that she pierced your heart with intensity.

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Bluebell flower Meaning and Symbol

by admin, May 8, 2012

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History and Botany of Bluebell flowers

Bluebell or common bluebell in other sources is a perennial flowering plant from the genus Hyacinthoides non-scripta. It is called non-scripta to distinguish common bluebell to the classic hyacinths of the Greek mythology. This flower blossoms during spring and is a bulbous type, meaning a flower that is a bulb-like. According to the Greek mythology, this flower bloomed from the blood of a dying prince named Hyacinthus. The prince’s admirer, Apollo also shed tears to the dying prince that made the new flower’s petal, with the initials AIAI (“alas”) – the sign for Apollo’s grief.

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Ranunculus Meaning

by admin, April 29, 2012

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Ranunculus belongs to a flowering plant genus of about 600 species in the family of Ranunculaceae. Other species of flowering plants that belong to this family include buttercups and water crowfoots. This small flower is also an annual or biennial plant native in the Asian regions. The name ranunculus came from the Latin word rana meaning “frog” and ranunculus means “little frog”. It was named this way because this specie of flower typically grows near water areas, just like a frog. Another unique characteristic of this flower is that it is poisonous when eaten by animals like cattle and livestock.

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Blue Flowers Meaning

by admin, April 21, 2012

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Blue flowers are also common on occasions such as wedding or in debut party. In fact because of the popularity of blue flowers symbolism created the term blue wedding – a wedding where blue is the color motif: from the bride’s maid’s gowns to every single flower used to decorate the wedding reception (regardless of the type of flowers used). Blue flowers symbols played an important role in the language of flowers – and this role obviously gives blue flowers an everlasting popularity and a unique place on our hearts as well. Blue flowers offer a unique cooling solution to our stressful days of our lives. So regardless of the blue flower symbolism you choose: wildflower asset of blue start anemone, blue petals of iris or striking arch of a blue delphinium – each flower could give as a relax feeling.

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Chamomile Flower Meaning and Symbol

by admin, April 13, 2012

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Chamomile Flower Meaning and Symbolism

Not only that its medicinal use and capability to create the finest tea that made this flower popular, but because of chamomile flower meaning and symbolism associated by the Victorian language of flowers. Chamomile flower symbolizes being energetic or to be specific “energy in action”. The basis for this symbolism according to the Victorian language of flowers is the flower’s ability to cure numerous diseases and also its ability to create the finest tea.

Botany and Uses of Chamomile Flower

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Delphinium Flower Meaning and Symbol

by admin, April 4, 2012

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Delphinium Flower Meaning and Symbolism

Victorian language of flowers associated delphinium flower meaning with devoted attachment to your love, big-heartedness, enthusiasm, fun and lightheartedness – symbolizing delphinium’s magnificent beauty, its star-shaped flower and its vibrant mostly blue color. Decorating your home with bunches of delphinium flowers could give a cheerful aura inside your home. It is also one way of representing your hospitality, enthusiasm and kindness towards your visitors. Choosing the color variation that suits your personality will not change delphinium flower meaning – Victorian language of flowers assigned a general symbolism for the delphinium flowers regardless of its color variation.

Botany, History and Uses of Delphinium Flower

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Language of Flowers – Flower Meaning and Symbolism

by admin, March 27, 2012

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Flower bouquets are not only meaningful because of their blossoms and their color or fragrance, also the additional leaves being placed on the bouquet could also provide additional meaning on the bouquet. A bouquet with four-leaf clover in it would have an additional meaning of “Be Mine” – a much sweeter way of saying to your special someone than sending chocolates. A flower bouquet with basil leaf tucked in it according to the language of flowers means “Best Wishes”. There are still more leaves and other flowers that can be used to add more flower meaning and symbolism on your bouquet of flowers.

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Language of Flowers – Flower Meaning and Symbolism

by admin, March 19, 2012

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Flowers are lovely and wonderful creation created by The Creator. Their gorgeous and colorful petals seems attracting anyone saying “come with me and take me”. But believe it or not, there is an existing language of flowers in our society – and this language of flowers was found by the Victorians. This art started back in the ancient time as a tradition of Victorian women. Victorian women carry small flower bouquet called tussie-mussie, and this bouquet has its corresponding flower meaning and symbolism on the language of flowers.

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Anthurium Meaning

by admin, March 10, 2012

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Anthurium flowers belong to the family of Araceae with a genus of about 600-1000 species, enough to be considered as one of the largest genus of flowers. The name anthurium comes from Greek language which means “tail flower”. Anthurium flowers are also known by the names “Boy Flower”, “Flamingo Flower”, “Painted Tongue” and “Painter’s Palette” – all because of its unique characteristics including shape and color. Also these unique characteristics of anthurium are influential on anthurium symbolism in this modern era.

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Flower Names and their Meaning

by admin, March 2, 2012

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Giving flowers to your special someone every special occasion has been a tradition for more than a century now. You usually give red rose to your girlfriend or boyfriend on your anniversary or every Valentine’s Day, yellow flowers of any kind to cheer up a friend bearing problems. We instinctively know the personalities of each flower to choose the right flower for the right occasion.

For the Japanese, this form of art is also known as the “Hanakotoba”. In Europe particularly in Sweden, this concept was introduced in 17th century by King Charles II from Persia. The usage of this art continued to grow until this modern time, but it was in the Victorian era where associating flower meaning was at its peak, hence coined the fancy term Foliography. While the original versions changed through time, the thought of expressing our feelings through flowers still holds true even in this modern time.

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