Flower Meanings A-F:
Achillea Named after the Greek mythological character, Achilles, who used the flower to treat cuts and bruises on his wounded soldiers. War.
Agapanthus Comes from the Greek agape, meaning love and anthos meaning flower, flower of love.
Alstroemeria Named after the Swedish Baron, Jonas Alstomer, by his friend Carolus Linnaeus in 1753. Wealth, prosperity, fortune.
Amaryllis Pride, splendid beauty, timidity, pastoral poetry.
Amaranth Immortality.
Anemone From the Greek word, anemos meaning wind. Love, lust, abandonment and daintiness.
Anigozanthus Comes from the Greek word anisus meaning unequal and anthos meaning flower, Plant with the unusual flower.
Anthurium Hard working, think of me.
Aster Comes from the Greek word meaning star. Symbol of love, daintiness, after thought.
Astrantia Astrantia is an old plant name with the origin unknown. Since the flower is star shaped, it has been assumed that the Greek word astron meaning star plays a role in the origin of the name.
Baby`s Breath Innocence, pure of heart.
Bachelor's Button Delicacy, hope in love, blessedness.
Bamboo Based on Chinese tradition, the ingredients to a happy life are happiness, wealth and longevity.
Bells of Ireland Good Luck, Luck of the Irish.
Bouvardia Named after Louis XIII's physician, Charles Boubard. Enthusiasm.
Bupleurum From the Greek word boupleurs meaning Oxen rib.
Calla Lily Named for Francesco Zantedeschia. Beauty.
Camellia Many different meanings for different colors. Red means excellence. White means adorable and lovely. Pink means I long for your touch. Blue means you are the flame in my heart.
Carnation Fascination, admiration, pure love, my heart yearns for you, a mother's love.
Cosmos Comes from the Latin word kosmos meaning beautiful.
Daffodil Based on the Greek mythology character, Narcissus, who was known to be so arrogant that when he looked into a mirror he fell in love with his reflection. He was later said to have been turned into the flower. Chivalry, respect, you are my only one, the sun shines when I'm with you, unrequited love.
Dahlias Named for the Swedish botanist Dr. Anders Dahl. Dignity, elegance, good taste, instability.
Delphinium Comes from the Greek word, delphis meaning dolphin. Flight of fancy, ardent attachment, agility.
Dianthus Comes from the Greek words Dios meaning god and Anthos meaning flower.
English Lavender Comes from the Latin word lavare meaning to wash.
Equisetum Comes from the Latin word equis meaning horse and seta meaning bristle.
Eucalyptus Comes from the Greek word eu meaning well and kalypto to cover.
Forget-me-not Faithful love, undying love, do not forget, memories.
Freesia Named after a German physician , Dr. Friedrich Reese. Love, calm, careful, passion, rushed.
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