Dahlia Flower Meaning and Symbol
October 29, 2011 | Flower Meanings And Symbolism
Dahlia Flower Meaning and Symbolism
Dahlia flower meaning and symbolism, according to the Victorian language of flowers are dignity, elegance, stylishness – all these symbolisms are based on dahlia’s overall looks. Giving a bouquet of dahlias to a friend, to a family relative, or to your special someone would be the best way of saying “I’m forever yours”. Whilst dahlias having different color variation like pink, purple, red, yellow, white and more, the Victorian language of flowers associated the same dahlia flower meaning and symbolism for all its color variations.
Botany, History and Uses of Dahlia Flower
Native to Central America, Colombia, Mexico and other parts of North America, dahlia is a perennial and tuberous flowering plant genus of about 36 species and mostly cultivated for garden use. Dahlia (name for both the flower and the genus) was named after Anders Dahl, an 18th century Swedish botanist. But most of the 19th century in Germany, dahlia was also known as Georgia, named after the famous Russian naturalist Johann Gottlieb Georgi. Nevertheless, the name was replaced to the original dahlia flower, which also means “valley flower”. In Japan, dahlia is also known as Tenjikubotan, meaning “peony of India”. Also according to the Japanese language of flowers, dahlias means “good taste” for dahlias was considered to be edible and is often used for food. Other common uses of dahlia flowers are in wedding flower arrangements and table centerpieces, bridal bouquets, food garnishing, and for ornaments and decorations indoors and outdoors. In the ancient times, the Aztecs used this flower to cure diseases such as epilepsy. Dahlia’s splendid beauty, smooth petals and vibrant colors are the basis dahlia flower meaning and symbolism.