|
Common
Name |
Botanical
Name |
Meanings |
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Acacia |
Acacia |
Beauty
in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love |
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Aconite |
Aconitum |
Beware,
a deadly foe is near |
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Allium |
|
Unity;
Humility; Patience |
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Alstroemeria |
|
Wealth;
Prosperity; Fortune |
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Ambrosia |
|
Your
love is reciprocated |
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Amaryllis |
Hippeastrum |
Pride;
Splendid Beauty; Timidity |
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Anenome |
|
Forsaken;
Expectations |
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Aster |
Callistephus |
Symbol
of love; Daintiness; Afterthought |
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Azalea |
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Baby's
Breath |
Gypsophila |
Pure
of heart; Innocence |
|
Bachelor's
Button |
Centaurea
Cyanus |
Hope
in love; Felicity; Delicacy; Single blessedness |
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Begonia |
Begonia |
Beware |
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Bells
of Ireland |
Mollucella
Laevis |
Good
luck |
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Bluebell |
Scilla
Nutans |
Humility;
Everlasting love |
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Bouvardia |
|
Enthusiasm |
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Buttercup |
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Childishness |
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Cactus |
|
Endurance |
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Caladium |
|
Great
joy and delight |
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Camellia |
|
Gratitude;
Perfection |
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Camellia
(blue) |
|
You're
a flame in my heart |
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Camellia
(pink) |
|
Longing
for you |
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Camelia
(white) |
|
You're
adorable; Perfected loveliness |
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Camellia
(red) |
|
Unpretending
excellence |
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Carnation |
Dianthus
Caryophyllus |
Fascination;
Womanly love; Devoted love |
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Carnation
(Red) |
Dianthus
Caryophyllus |
My
heart aches for you; Admiration |
|
Carnation
( Pink) |
Dianthus
Caryophyllus |
I'll
never forget you; Woman's love |
|
Carnation
(Purple) |
Dianthus
Caryophyllus |
Capriciousness |
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Carnation
(Striped) |
Dianthus
Caryophyllus |
Sorry
I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you |
|
Carnation
(White) |
Dianthus
Caryophyllus |
Innocence;
Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift; You're
adorable |
|
Carnation
(Yellow) |
Dianthus
Caryophyllus |
Rejection;
You have disappointed me |
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Chrysanthemum |
Dendranthema |
Cheerfulness;
You're a wonderful friend; Rest; Loveliness; Abundance; Wealth |
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Chrysanthemum
(Red) |
Dendranthema |
I
love |
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Chrysanthemum
(Yellow) |
Dendranthema |
Slighted
love |
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Chrysanthemum
(White) |
Dendranthema |
Truth |
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Crocus |
|
Youthful
gladness; Cheerfulness |
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Cyclamen |
Cyclamen |
Resignation;
Goodbye |
|
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Daffodil |
|
You're
the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm
with you |
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Dahlia |
Dahlia |
Dignity;
Elegance; Good taste; Instability |
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Daisy |
|
Innocence;
Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance |
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Delphinium |
|
Flight
of fancy; Ardent attachment |
|
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Fern |
|
Secret
bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic |
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Fleur
De Lis |
|
Flame;
Burning |
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Forget-Me-Not |
Myosotis |
Faithful
love; Undying hope; Memories; Do not forget; True love |
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Forsythia |
|
Good
nature; Innocence; Anticipation |
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Freesia |
|
Innocence;
Trust; Friendship |
|
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Galax |
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Encouragement |
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Gardenia |
|
Purity;
Sweet love; You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement |
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Geranium |
Hardy
Cranesbill |
Folly;
Stupidity |
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Gladiolus |
|
Strength
of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural grace |
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Gloxinia |
|
Love
at first sight |
|
Grass |
|
Submission |
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Heather
(Lavender) |
Erica |
Admiration;
Solitude |
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Heather
(White) |
|
Protection;
Wishes will come true |
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Hibiscus |
|
Delicate
beauty |
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Holly |
|
Foresight;
Domestic happiness; Defense |
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Hyacinth |
Hyacinthus |
Games;
Sports; Rashness |
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Hyacinth
(Blue) |
Hyacinthus |
Constancy |
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Hyacinth
(Purple) |
Hyacinthus |
Please
forgive me; Sorrow |
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Hyacinth
(Red / Pink) |
Hyacinthus |
Play |
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Hyacinth
(White) |
Hyacinthus |
Loveliness;
I'll pray for you |
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Hyacinth
(Yellow) |
Hyacinthus |
Jealousy |
|
Hydrangea |
Hydrangea |
Thank-you
for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness |
|
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Iris |
Iris |
Faith;
Wisdom; Valor; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message |
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Ivy |
|
Wedded
love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection |
|
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Jonquil |
Narcissus |
Affection
returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me |
|
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Lilac
(Purple) |
Syringa |
First
emotion of love |
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Lilac
(White) |
Syringa |
Youthful
innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty |
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Lily
( Calla) |
Zantedeschia |
Beauty |
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Lily
(Day) |
Hermerocallis |
Conquetry |
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Lily
(Eucharis) |
|
Maiden
charms |
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Lily
(Tiger) |
|
Wealth;
Pride; Prosperity |
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Lily
of the Valley |
|
Sweetness;
Humility; Return of happiness |
|
Longi
Lily |
Lilium
Longiflorum |
Pure;
Modest |
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Magnolia |
|
Love
of nature; Nobility; Dignity |
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Marigold |
Tagetes |
Grief;
Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair |
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Mimosa,
Bloom |
Acacia |
Concealed
love; Sensitivity |
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Monkshood |
Aconitum |
Chivalry;
Beware; A deadly foe is near |
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Moss |
|
Maternal
love; Charity |
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Myrtle |
Vinca |
Duty;
Affection; Home; Love; Discipline; Instruction |
|
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Narcissus |
|
Stay
as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality |
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Nasturtium |
Tropaeolum |
Patriotism;
Conquest; Victory in battle |
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Oleander |
|
Caution;
Beauty; Grace |
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Orange
Blossom |
|
Purity;
Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Loveliness |
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Orchid |
|
Love;
Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Flower of magnificence |
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Orchid
(Cattleaya) |
|
Mature
charm |
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Palm
Leaves |
|
Victory;
Success |
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Pansy |
Viola |
Thoughtful
reflection; Merriment |
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Peony |
|
Bashfulness;
Happy marriage; Prosperity |
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Petunia |
Petunia
Hybrida |
Resentment;
Anger; Your presence soothes me |
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Phlox |
Phlox |
Our
souls are united |
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Pine |
|
Hope;
Pity |
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Poinsettia |
|
Be
of good cheer |
|
Poppy |
Papaver |
Eternal
sleep; Imagination; Oblivion |
|
Poppy
( Red) |
Papaver |
Pleasure |
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Poppy
( White) |
Papaver |
Consolation |
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Poppy
(Yellow) |
Papaver |
Wealth;
Success |
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Primrose |
Primula |
I
can't live without you |
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Primrose
(Evening) |
Lamarckiana |
Inconstancy |
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Queen
Anne's Lace |
Ammi
Majus |
Haven |
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Ranunculus |
|
Radiant;
Charming |
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Rose
(Red) |
|
Love;
I love you; Respect; Courage |
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Rose
(Pink) |
|
Perfect
happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me |
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Rose
(Deep Pink) |
|
Thank
you |
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Rose
(Light Pink) |
|
Admiration |
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Rose
(Yellow) |
|
Friendship;
Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness |
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Rose
(White) |
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Innocence;
Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm |
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Rose
(Peach / Coral) |
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Enthusiasm;
Desire |
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Rose
(Orange) |
|
Enthusiasm;
Desire |
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Roses
(Red & White) |
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Unity |
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Rose
(Single Red) |
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Simplicity;
I love you |
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Rose
(Long Stemmed) |
|
I
will remember you always |
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Rose
(Short Stemmed) |
|
Sweetheart;
Girlhood |
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Roses
(Assorted Colours) |
|
You're
everything to me |
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Roses
(Mature Blooms) |
|
Gratitude |
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Roses
(Single Full Bloom) |
|
I
love you; I still love you |
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Rosebud |
|
Beauty;
Youth; A heart innocent of love |
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Rosebud
(Red) |
|
Pure;
Lovely |
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Rosebud
(White) |
|
Girlhood |
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Snapdragon |
Antirrhinum |
Gracious
lady; Deception; Presumption |
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Spider
Flower |
|
Elope
with me |
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Statice |
|
Sympathy;
Remembrance |
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Stephanotis |
|
Happiness
in marriage; Desire to travel; Come to me |
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Stock |
Matthiola |
Lasting
beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful
to me |
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Sunflower |
Helianthus |
Adoration;
Pride; Sunshine |
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Sweet
Pea |
Lathyrus |
Delicate
pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you
for a lovely time |
|
Sweet
William |
Dianthus
Barbatus |
Grant
me one smile; Gallantry |
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Tulip |
Tulipa |
Perfect
lover; Fame; Love; Passion |
|
Tulip
(Red) |
Tulipa |
Believe
me; Declaration of love |
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Tulip
(Yellow) |
Tulipa |
There
is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love |
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Tulip
(Variegated) |
Tulipa |
Beautiful
eyes |
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Verbena |
|
Will
you get your wish? |
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Veronica |
|
Fidelity |
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Violet |
Viola |
Modesty;
Faithfulness; Virtue |
|
Violet
(Blue) |
Viola |
I'll
always be true; Watchfulness |
|
Violet
(White) |
Viola |
Let's
take a chance on happiness |
|
Viscaria |
|
Will
you dance with me? |
|
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Wallflower |
Erysimum |
Fidelity
in adversity |
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Water
Lily |
|
Purity
of heart |
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Wisteria |
Sinensis |
Welcome |
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Xeranthemum |
Eternity;
Immortality |
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Yarrow |
|
Healing |
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Zinnia |
Zinnia |
Thoughts
of absent friends |
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Zinnia
(Magenta) |
Zinnia |
Lasting
affection |
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Zinnia
(Scarlet) |
Zinnia |
Constancy |
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Zinnia
(White) |
Zinnia |
Goodness |
|
Zinnia
(Yellow) |
Zinnia |
Daily
remembrance |
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Zinnia
(Mixed) |
Zinnia |
Thinking
/ In memory of an absent friend |
