NAMA dan ARTI BUNGA dari A - Z

Akasia: Cinta tersembunyi

Flowering Almond - pengharapan

Biji ek - kekuatan


Agapanthus - Cinta

Allium - Kesatuan

Amarilis - Kebanggaan




Allysum - Lbh berharga dr kecantikan

Rempah2 - Belas Kasihan

Bunga Apel - Kesukaan



Arbutus - 1-1nya tercinta

Anthurium - Pecinta

Anemone -expektasi


Alstromeria - Kesejahteraan

Amerika Elm - Patriotisme

Ambrosia - Cinta terbalaskan





















Ash tree - Kemegahan

Pakis - daya tarik






Astillbe - aku menunggu

Aster - Keanekaragaman





Accorn - Biji ek = kekuatan, daya tahan


Acacia -Akasia: Cinta tersembunyi, cinta suci


Flowering Almond - pengharapan





Azalea - cinta pertama














1. ACACIA - Akasia: cinta tersembunyi, cinta suci.
2. ACORNS - Biji Buah Ek: kekuatan, daya tahan.
3. AGAPANTHUS - Lily of the Nile - Bunga Bakung
dari sungai nil: surat cinta, cinta.
4. ALIUM: Kesatuan.
5. ALMOND, FLOWERING: Pengharapan.
6. ALLSPICE - Rempah-rempah: Belas kasihan
7. ALSTROMERIA - miniature lily - Peruvian Lily - Lily of Incas: Kesejahteraan,
kemakmuran, keberuntungan. Di namakan sama dengan penemunya Baron Claus
VON Alstromer, seorang Swedia yang mengkoleksi seeds dalam perjalanannya ke
Spanyol tahun 1753.
8. ALYSSUM: Lebih Berharga dari kecantikan
9. AMARYLLIS - Amarilis: Pride, beauty.Legend has it that the amaryllis - the
stunning red flower we've come to associate with the holidays - began as a shy, timid
nymph. Amaryllis fell deeply in love with Alteo, a shepherd with Hercules' strength
and Apollo's beauty, but her affections were unrequited. Hoping that she could win
him over by bestowing upon him the thing he desired most - a flower so unique it had
never existed in the world before - Amaryllis sought advice from the oracle of Delphi.
Following his instructions, Amaryllis dressed in maiden's white and appeared at
Alteo's door for 30 nights, each time piercing her heart with a golden arrow. When at
last Alteo opened his door, there before him was a striking crimson flower, sprung
from the blood of Amaryllis's heart. With this romantic - albeit tragic - tale as its
beginning, it's not surprising that today the amaryllis has come to symbolize pride,
determination and radiant beauty.
10. AMBROSIA: Love is reciprocated.
11. AMERICAN ELM - Pohon Elm: Patriotisme.
12. ANEMONE: Di tinggalkan, Ekspextasi expectation.The name anemone comes from
the Greek word for windflower. According to Greek mythology, the anemone
sprang from Aphrodites tears as she mourned the death of Adonis. Thought to bring
luck and protect against evil, legend has it that when the anemone closes its petals, its
a signal that rain is approaching. Still other mythology connects the anemone to
magical fairies, who were believed to sleep under the petals after they closed at
sunset. Perhaps its because of this magical and prophetic tales that today in the
language of flowers, anemones represent anticipation
13. ANTHURIUM - Tail Flower: Pencinta.With their open, heart-shaped flowers and
tropical disposition, its no wonder that anthurium have come to symbolize
hospitality. Also known as the Flamingo Flower, Boy Flower, Painted Tongue and
Painters Palette because of their distinctive shape and color the name anthurium
comes from Greek, meaning tail flower. Exotic and compelling, with bold, typically
red flowers and shiny, dark green foliage, anthurium, like the hospitality they
represent, are long-lasting and irresistibly beautiful.
14. APPLE BLOSSOMS: Good fortune, preference.
15. ARBUTUS: Satu-satunya yang kucinta.
16. ASH TREE: Kemegahan.
17. ASPARAGUS FERN: Fascination - daya tarik.
18. ASTER: Variety, elegance, daintiness. This purple wildflower was once burned by
the ancients because they believed the resulting smoke would drive away evil. It was
named for the Latin word for "star." Also known as the birth flower for
September.With their wildflower beauty and lush texture, asters have long been
considered an enchanted flower. In ancient times, it was thought that the perfume
from their burning leaves could drive away evil serpents. Today, theyre known as a
talisman of love and a symbol of patience. Also known as starworts, Michaelmas
daisies or Frost flowers, the name aster is derived from the Greek word for star, and
its star-like flowers can be found in a rainbow of colors white, red, pink, purple,
lavender and blue, with mostly yellow centers. The September birth flower, asters
also hold the honor of being the 20th wedding anniversary flower.
19. ASTILBE: I'll still be waiting.
20. AZALEA: Love, romance, first love, fragile passion, temperance. It is also the
Chinese symbol of womanhood and femininity.
21. BABY'S BREATH: Innocence.
22. BACHELOR'S BUTTON: Single blessedness, felicity, celibacy.
23. BALSAM: Ardent love.
24. BAMBOO: Strength, loyalty, steadfastness.
25. BASIL: Best wishes.
26. BAY WREATH: Merit reward.
27. BEECH TREE: Prosperity.
28. BEGONIA: Be cordial, fanciful nature, beware.
29. BELLS OF IRELAND: Good luck, gratitude, whimsy.
30. BIRCH: Meekness.
31. BIRD OF PARADISE: Magnificence.Bearing an unmistakable resemblance to a
brightly colored bird in flight, bird of paradise are native to south Africa and represent
joyfulness and (not surprisingly) paradise itself. Also known as Crane flowers, they
are distinctive and striking, spectacularly shaped like a birds beak and plumage. Bird
of Paradise are the 9th wedding anniversary flower.
32. BITTERSWEET: Truth.
33. BLACK POPLAR: Courage.
34. BLUEBELL: Humility, constancy, grief.
35. BLUEBERRY: Prayer.
36. Blue flowers hold a special significance in the language of flowers and apparently
given their long-standing popularity a special place in our hearts as well. Whether
its the deep blue petals of an iris or the light blue lace of hydrangea, the wildflower
beauty of blue star anemone and commelina or the dramatic arch of blue delphinium,
blue flowers offer a cooling antidote to our over-stimulated lives and anxious days.
A color that is known to hold universal appeal, blue plays a significant role in many
cultures religious rituals and ceremonies. Its said that the Western tradition of a
bride wearing something blue is tied to the colors symbolism of faithfulness and
loyalty. In its dark, regal tones, blue can express trustworthiness, confidence,
intelligence and unity, which explains why its frequently the color of police
uniforms, why the blue power suit is an icon of the business world and why winners
of competitions receive blue ribbons. And yet, in its softer hues, blue can embody the
uplifting spirit of a sunny sky or soothing ocean perhaps explaining why so many of
us choose blue flowers when we want to send a message of calming beauty,
tranquility and peace.
37. BOUVARDIA: Enthusiasm.Named after Charles Bouvard, the personal physician to
Louis XIII and the superintendent of the Royal Gardens in Paris, modern varieties of
bouvardia have names such as Pink Luck, Albatross and Royal Katty. Their star-like
flowers grow in clusters on thin, branching stems, like small flower bouquets in soft
shades of pink, white, yellow, salmon and red. With a delicate scent and feminine
appearance, in the language of flowers, bouvardia represent enthusiasm.
38. BROOM: Humility, neatness.
39. BUGLE: Lovable, cheers the heart.
40. BUTTERCUP: Childishness, riches, ingratitude.
41. BUTTERFLY WEED: Let me go.
42. CACTUS: Endurance, warmth.
43. CALENDULA: Grace, grief, jealousy. Also the birth flower for October.
44. CALLA LILY: Magnificent beauty. Associated with the sixth wedding anniversary.
45. CAMELLIA: Gratitude, loveliness.
46. CAMELLIA, PINK: Longing for you.
47. CAMELLIA, RED: You're a flame in my heart.
48. CAMELLIA, WHITE: You're adorable.
49. CARNATION: Fascination, distinction, divine love, woman, yes. Also the birth
flower for January.With a history that dates back more than 2,000 years, it's not
surprising that carnations are rich with symbolism, mythology and even debate. While
some scholars suggest that their name comes from the word corone (flower
garlands) or coronation because of its use in Greek ceremonial crowns, others
propose that its derived from from the Latin carnis (flesh) referring to the flowers
original pinkish-hued color or incarnacyon (incarnation), referring to the
incarnation of God-made flesh.
Today, carnations can be found in a wide range of colors, and while in general they
express love, fascination and distinction, virtually every color carries a unique and
rich association. White carnations suggest pure love and good luck, light red
symbolizes admiration, while dark red represents deep love and affection. Purple
carnations imply capriciousness, and pink carnations carry the greatest significance,
beginning with the belief that they first appeared on earth from the Virgin Marys
tears making them the symbol of a mothers undying love.
Worn on Mothers Day, Teachers Day, St. Patricks Day (in green, of course) and at
weddings, this hardy, sweetly fragrant flower is also the state flower of Ohio, the
January birth flower and the 1st wedding anniversary flower.
50. CARNATION, PINK: A woman's love, I'll never forget you, mother's love.
51. CARNATION, PURPLE: Capriciousness.
52. CARNATION, RED: Alas for my poor heart, admiration, my heart aches for you,
friendship, pride, fascination.
53. CARNATION, STRIPED: Refusal, No, sorry I can't be with you.
54. CARNATION, WHITE: Innocence, faithfulness, sweet and lovely, pure love, ardent
love, good luck. These lovely flowers have lasting qualities, and are often handed out
on Mother's Day to symbolize the purity and strength of motherhood. They were
handed out at the first Mother's Day service in 1908.
55. CARNATION, YELLOW: Disdain, rejection, you have disappointed me.
56. CATTAIL: Peace, prosperity.
57. CEDAR: Strength.
58. CHESTNUT TREE: Justice, luxury.
59. CHRISTMAS/LENTEN ROSE (HELLEBORE): Beautiful year ahead.
60. CHRYSANTHEMUM: Cheerfulness, optimism, rest, truth, long life, joy.
Considered to be a noble flower in Asian culture, mums are used as an object of
meditation per a suggestion by Confucius. Also the birth flower for November.With a
history that dates back to 15th century B.C., chrysanthemum mythology is filled with
a multitude of stories and symbolism. Named from the Greek prefix chrys- meaning
golden (its original color) and -anthemion, meaning flower, years of artful
cultivation have produced a full range of colors, from white to purple to red. Daisy-
like with a typically yellow center and a decorative pompon, chrysanthemums
symbolize optimism and joy. Theyre the November birth flower, the 13th wedding
anniversary flower and the official flower of the city of Chicago. In Japan, theres
even a Festival of Happiness to celebrate this flower each year.
A symbol of the sun, the Japanese consider the orderly unfolding of the
chrysanthemums petals to represent perfection, and Confucius once suggested they
be used as an object of meditation. Its said that a single petal of this celebrated flower
placed at the bottom of a wine glass will encourage a long and healthy life.
61. CHRYSANTHEMUM, RED: I love.
62. CHRYSANTHEMUM, WHITE: Truth, loyal love.
63. CHRYSANTHEMUM, YELLOW: Slighted love.
64. CLEMATIS: Clever, intellectual. Associated with the eighth wedding anniversary.
65. CLOVER, FOUR-LEAF: Good luck, be mine. Faith, hope, love, and luck are
represented by the four leaves. If you give your lover a four-leaf clover that you
found, you belong to each other.
66. CLOVES: Dignity.
67. COLUMBINE: Salvation, strength, wisdom.
68. COREOPSIS: Cheerful.
69. CORN: Riches.
70. CORNFLOWER: Delicacy.
71. COSMOS: Modesty. Associated with the 2nd wedding anniversary.
72. COWSLIP: Grace, beauty.
73. CRANBERRY: Heartache cure.
74. CROCUS: Cheerfulness, gladness, abuse not.
75. CYCLAMEN: Resignation, good-bye.
76. CYPRESS: Mourning, death.
77. DAFFODIL: Regard, rebirth, new beginnings, unrequited love, you're the only one,
chivalry, eternal life. Associated with the tenth wedding anniversary. Also the birth
flower for March and the national symbol of Wales.Symbolizing rebirth and new
beginnings, the daffodil is virtually synonymous with spring. Though their botanic
name is narcissus, daffodils are sometimes called jonquils, and in England, because of
their long association with Lent, theyre known as the Lent Lily. Lore connecting
the daffodil to not only a sign of winters end but a lucky emblem of future prosperity
is found throughout the world. In Wales, its said if you spot the first daffodil of the
season, your next 12 months will be filled with wealth, and Chinese legend has it that
if a daffodil bulb is forced to bloom during the New Year, it will bring good luck to
your home.
The March birth flower and the 10th wedding anniversary flower, a gift of daffodils is
said to ensure happiness. But always remember to present daffodils in a bunch the
same legends that associate this cheerful flower with good fortune warn us that when
given as a single bloom, a daffodil can foretell misfortune.
78. DAFFODIL, SINGLE: Misfortune.
79. DAFFODIL, SEVERAL: Joy, happiness.
80. DAHLIA: Instability, dignity, forever, good taste. Associated with the fourteenth
wedding anniversary.
81. DAISY: Innocence, loyal love, I'll never tell, purity, love that conquers all, beauty,
simplicity. Associated with the fifth wedding anniversary.
82. DANDELION: Faithfulness, happiness, love's oracle.
83. DAY LILY: Coquetry, Chinese emblem for mother. Associated with the twentieth
wedding anniversary.
84. DELPHINIUM: Big-hearted, fun.
85. DOGWOOD: Durability.
86. ELDER: Zealousness.
87. ELDERBERRY: Zeal, kindness.
88. ELM: Dignity.
89. EREMURUS: Endurance.
90. EUPHORBIA: Persistence.
91. FENNEL: Strength, praise.
92. FERN: Sincerity, magic, fascination, confidence, shelter.
93. FEVERFEW: Good health.
94. FILBERT: Reconciliation.
95. FIR: Time.
96. FLAX: Domestic symbol, fate, kindness.
97. FLEUR-DE-LIS: Flame.
98. FLYTRAP: Deceit.
99. FORGET-ME-NOT: True love, hope, remembrance, memories.
100. FORSYTHIA: Anticipation.
101. FOXGLOVE: Insincerity.
102. FREESIA: Innocence, thoughtfulness.Named after the German physician
Friedrich Heinrich Theodor Freese, freesia with their bell-shaped blooms and sweet,
citrus scent are among the most popular fragrant flowers. And, while in most cases
the white variation of a flower is the most fragrant, in the case of freesia, the pink and
red varieties are actually more highly scented. With their wiry stems and delicate
blooms, its not surprising that one of the most popular freesia varieties is named
Ballerina.
The 7th wedding anniversary flower, in the language of flowers, freesia are said to
symbolize innocence and friendship.
103. FUSCHIA: Taste. Associated with the third wedding anniversary
104. GARDENIA: You're lovely, secret love, joy, sweet love, good luck.
105. GARLIC CHIVES: Protection, courage, strength.
106. GERANIUM: Stupidity, folly, comfort, gentility. Associated with the fourth
wedding anniversary.
107. GINGER: Strength, safe, pleasant, warming, comforting.
108. GLADIOLUS: Strength of character, remembrance, infatuation, splendid
beauty, give me a break, I'm really sincere, flower of the Gladiators, admiration, tells
recipients that they pierce the heart like a sword. Because the gladiolus has blade-
shaped leaves, the name comes from the Latin word gladius which means sword. Also
the birthflower for August.Named for the shape of their leaves, gladioli from the
Latin word gladius, meaning sword have a history than spans from Africa to the
Mediterranean. Symbolizing strength and moral integrity, gladioli also represent
infatuation, with a bouquet conveying to a recipient that they pierce the givers heart
with passion. Striking and colorful with towering stems, this August birth flower and
40th wedding anniversary flower evoke the drama of Roman gladiators.
109. GLOXINA: Love at first sight.
110. GOLDENROD: Encouragement.
111. HAZEL: Reconciliation.
112. HEATHER, LAVENDER: Admiration, solitude, beauty.Heathers scientific
name, Calluna vulgaris, comes from the Greek Kallune, meaning to clean or
brush, and the Latin vulgaris, meaning common, as heather twigs were once
used for making brooms. Native to Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, Russia and North
America, heather branches are also said to have been used to make baskets, rope,
bedding, as thatch for roofs and even to flavor beer or tea. Today, its the beautiful
heather flowersin colors ranging from white to pink, purple and red that draw our
attention. Symbolizing admiration and good luck, heather is also believed have
protective powers.
113. HEATHER, WHITE: Protection, wishes will come true.
114. HEN-AND-CHICKENS: Welcome home husband however drunk you are.
115. HIBISCUS: Delicate beauty.
116. HOLLY: Foresight, defense, domestic happiness, enchantment.
117. HOLLY BERRIES: Christmas joy.
118. HOLLYHOCK: Ambition, fruitfulness. Associated with the thirteenth
wedding anniversary.
119. HONEYSUCKLE: Bonds of love, generous, devoted affection.
120. HOPS: Mirth.
121. HOSTA: Devotion.
122. HUCKLEBERRY: Simple pleasure.
123. HYACINTH: Sport, play, games, rashness, flower dedicated to
Apollo.Legend has it the origin of hyacinth, the highly fragrant, bell-shaped flower,
can be traced back to a young Greek boy named Hyakinthos. As the story goes, two
gods Apollo the sun god, and Zephyr the god of the west wind adored Hyakinthos
and competed for his attention. One day, while Apollo was teaching Hyakinthos the
art of throwing a discus, Zephyr, in a jealous rage, blew the discus back, killing
Hyakinthos with a strike to the head. Apollo named the flower that grew from
Hyakinthoss blood hyacinth.
Symbolizing sport or play in the language of flowers, hyacinth represent constancy,
while blue hyacinth expresses sincerity.
124. HYACINTH, BLUE: Constancy.
125. HYACINTH, PURPLE: I am sorry, sorrow, please forgive me.
126. HYACINTH, RED OR PINK: Play.
127. HYACINTH, WHITE: Loveliness, I'll pray for you.
128. HYACINTH, YELLOW: Jealousy.
129. HYDRANGEA: Thank you for understanding, frigidity, heartlessness,
heartless.First discovered in Japan, the name hydrangea comes from the Greek
hydor, meaning water, and angos, meaning jar or vessel. This roughly translates
to water barrel, referring to the hydrangeas need for plenty of water and its cup-
shaped flower. With its wooden stems and lacy, star-shaped flowers packed closely
together in a pompom, the hydrangeas color ranges from white to blue to pink and
purple, determined by the acidity level of the soil.
There remains some debate over the hydrangeas symbolism with some connecting
it to vanity and boastfulness (perhaps reflecting its abundance of petals and lavish,
rounded shape) and others suggesting that a bouquet of hydrangea expresses the
givers gratefulness for the recipients understanding. Still others suggest it represents
anything thats sincerely heartfelt. Despite this variation in flower meaning, there
appears to be an overwhelming consensus that this 4th wedding anniversary flower
possesses enduring grace and beauty.
130. IRIS: Wisdom, Fleur-de-lis, emblem of France, valued friendship, faith, hope,
valor, my compliments, passion. Associated with the twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary.The iris's mythology dates back to Ancient Greece, when the goddess Iris,
who personified the rainbow (the Greek word for iris), acted as the link between
heaven and earth. It's said that purple irises were planted over the graves of women to
summon the goddess Iris to guide them in their journey to heaven. Irises became
linked to the French monarchy during the Middle Ages, eventually being recognized
as their national symbol, the fleur-de-lis.
The February birth flower, the 25th wedding anniversary flower and the state flower
of Tennessee, the iris's three upright petals are said to symbolize faith, valor and
wisdom.
131. IRIS, BLUE: Faith, hope.
132. IRIS, PURPLE: Wisdom, compliments.
133. IRIS, YELLOW: Passion.
134. IRIS, WHITE: Purity.
135. IVY: Fidelity, wedded love, friendship, affection, marriage, wedded love.
136. IXIA: Happiness.
137. JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT: Associated with the seventh wedding anniversary.
138. JACOB'S LADDER: Come down.
139. JASMINE, WHITE or INDIAN: Amiability , I attach myself to you,
sensuality, attachment.
140. JASMINE, SPANISH: Sensuality.
141. JASMINE, YELLOW: Grace, elegance.
142. JONQUIL: Sympathy , love me, affection returned, desire.
143. JUNIPER: Protection.
144. LADY'S SLIPPER: Capricious beauty, win me.
145. LAMB'S-EARS: Support.
146. LANTANA: Rigour.
147. LARKSPUR: Fickleness, ardent attachment, levity, lightness. Also the birth
flower for July.Derived from the Greek word delphis, meaning dolphin, delphinium
are also commonly known as larkspur. Other names include Larks Heel, Larks Claw
and Knights Spur. Used by Native Americans and European settlers to make blue
dye, its believed that the most ancient use of delphinium flowers was for driving
away scorpions.
The July birth flower, these lush, dolphin-shaped flowers symbolize an open heart and
ardent attachment and convey a feeling of lightness and levity.
148. LARKSPUR, PINK: Fickleness.
149. LARKSPUR, PURPLE: First love.
150. LAUREL: Glory, success.
151. LAVENDER: Devotion, ardent attachment, happiness, success, luck, distrust.
152. LEATHERLEAF FERN: Fascination.
153. LEMON BLOSSOMS: Faithful love.
154. LILAC: Youthful, first love, humility, confidence.The story of lilac,
according to Greek mythology, begins with a beautiful nymph named Syringa (lilacs
botanical name). Captivated by her beauty, Pan, the god of the forests and fields,
chased Syringa through the forest. Frightened by Pans affections, Syringa escaped
him by turning herself into an aromatic bush the flower we now refer to as lilac.
The 8th wedding anniversary flower and the state flower of New Hampshire
(symbolizing the hardy character of the Granite States citizens), lilacs are frequently
considered a harbinger of spring, with the time of their bloom signaling whether
spring will be early or late. In the language of flowers, purple lilacs symbolize the
first emotions of love, while white lilacs represent youthful innocence.
155. LILY: Majesty, wealth, pride, innocence, purity.Dating as far back as 1580
B.C., when images of lilies were discovered in a villa in Crete, these majestic flowers
have long held a role in ancient mythology. Derived from the Greek word leiron,
(generally assumed to refer to the white Madonna lily), the lily was so revered by the
Greeks that they believed it sprouted from the milk of Hera, the queen of the gods.
Lilies are known to be the May birth flower, and the 30th wedding anniversary
flower.
While white lilies symbolize chastity and virtue and were the symbol of the Virgin
Marys purity and her role of Queen of the Angels as other varieties became
popular, they brought with them additional meanings and symbolism as well.
Peruvian lilies, or alstroemeria, represent friendship and devotion, white stargazer
lilies express sympathy and pink stargazer lilies represent wealth and prosperity.
Symbolizing humility and devotion, lilies of the valley are the 2nd wedding
anniversary flower.
As the flowers most often associated with funerals, lilies symbolize that the soul of
the departed has received restored innocence after death.
156. LILY, WHITE: Purity, modesty, virginity, majesty, it's heavenly to be with
you. The white lily is linked to Juno, the queen of the gods in Roman mythology, by
the story that while nursing her son Hercules, some excess milk fell from the sky
creating the group of stars we call the Milky Way, and lilies were created from what
milk fell to the earth. The Easter lily is also known as the symbol of the Virgin Mary.
157. LILY, ORANGE: flame, I burn for you.
158. LILY, YELLOW: I'm walking on air, false, gay.
159. LILY OF THE VALLEY: Return of happiness, purity of heart, sweetness,
tears of the Virgin Mary, you've made my life complete, humility, happiness, love's
good fortune. The legend of the lily of the valley is that it sprang from Eve's tears
when she was kicked out of the Garden of Eden. It is also believed that this flower
protects gardens from evil spirits. Also known as the flower of May.
160. lisianthus With a host of names from Texas Bluebell to Prairie Gentian to
Lira de San Pedro lisianthus symbolize an outgoing nature. Native to Texas and
Mexico, and descended from a North American wildflower, in their single-form
variety, lisianthus may resemble tulips or poppies. In their double form, they can take
on the appearance of roses or peonies.
With wide ruffled, delicate petals and oval leaves, in colors ranging from white to
pink, lavender to purple and bicolors such as blue-violet, its said that lisianthus also
symbolize appreciation.
161. LIVE OAK: Liberty.
162. LOTUS BLOSSOM: Estranged love.
163. MAGNOLIA: Dignity, love of nature, nobility.
164. MAPLE: Reserve.
165. MARIGOLD: Affection, cruelty, grief, jealousy. The marigold was called
Mary's Gold by early Christians who placed garlands of marigolds by statues of the
Virgin Mary.
166. MARIGOLD, POT: Grief, despair.
167. MARJORAM: Blushes.
168. MIMOSA: Sensitivity.
169. MINT: Virtue, warmth, protection.
170. MISTLETOE: Kiss me, affection, to surmount difficulties, sacred plant of
India.
171. MONKSHOOD: Beware, a deadly foe is near, danger.
172. MORNING GLORY: Loves you, affection. Associated with the eleventh
wedding anniversary.
173. MOSS: Maternal love, charity.
174. MULBERRY TREE: Wisdom.
175. MUSHROOM: Suspicion.
176. MYRRH: Gladness.
177. MYRTLE: Love, Hebrew emblem of marriage.
178. NARCISSUS: Egotism, conceit, self love, self admiration, formality, stay as
sweet as you are. Also known as the birth flower for December.
179. NASTURTIUM: Conquest, victory in battle, patriotism. Associated with the
fortieth wedding anniversary.
180. NIGHTSHADE: Truth.
181. OAK LEAVES: Bravery, strength, endurance.
182. OAK TREE: Hospitality.
183. OLEANDER: Caution.
184. OLIVE BRANCH: Peace.
185. ORANGE BLOSSOMS/FLOWERS: Purity, innocence, eternal love,
marriage, and fruitfulness, fertility, pure loveliness, chastity.
186. ORANGE, MOCK: Deceit.
187. ORANGE TREE: Generosity.
188. ORCHID: Rare beauty, love, refinement, beautiful lady, Chinese symbol for
many children, mature charm, beauty, long life. Associated with twenty-eighth
wedding anniversary. The most highly coveted of ornamental plants, the delicate,
exotic and graceful orchid represents love, luxury, beauty and strength. In ancient
Greece, orchids were associated with virility. In fact, Greek women believed that if
the father of their unborn child ate large, new orchid tubers, the baby would be a boy.
If the mother ate small orchid tubers, she would give birth to a girl.
During the Victorian era, orchid symbolism shifted to luxury, and today this sense of
magnificence and artful splendor continues, with orchids representing rare and
delicate beauty. The 14th wedding anniversary flower, pink orchids convey pure
affection, and the popular cattelya orchid represents mature charm.
189. PALM LEAVES: Victory, success.
190. PANSY: Recipient is being thought about, loyalty. The flower's name comes
from the French word pense which means thought or remembrance. Because pansies
often have three colors in one blossom, they have been symbolic of the Trinity.
Associated with the first wedding anniversary. Engaged couples placed garlands of
pansies around their portraits.
191. PAPERWHITE: Aphrodisiac due to its intoxicating scent. It is also another
special flower of Wales because it often blooms on March 1st which is St. David's
feast day, Wales' patron saint.
192. PARSLEY: Festivity, thanks, gratitude.
193. PEACH BLOSSOMS: Captive, unequaled qualities, longevity.
194. PEAR BLOSSOMS: Affection.
195. PEAR TREE: Comfort.
196. PEONY: Bashfulness, shame, happy life, happy marriage, good health,
prosperity. Associated with the twelfth wedding anniversary. With a recorded history
that dates back thousands of years, its not surprising that even the mythology
surrounding the origin of the peony has multiple versions. One legend has it that the
peony is named after Paeon, a physician to the gods, who received the flower on
Mount Olympus from the mother of Apollo. And another tells the story of that same
physician who was saved from the fate of dying as other mortals by being turned
into the flower we know today as the peony.
The traditional floral symbol of China, the state flower of Indiana, and the 12th
wedding anniversary flower, peonies are known as the flower of riches and honor.
With their lush, full, rounded bloom, peonies embody romance and prosperity and are
regarded as an omen of good fortune and a happy marriage
197. PEPPERMINT: Cordiality, warmth.
198. PERIWINKLE: Friendship.
199. PETUNIA: Resentment, anger, don't despair, your presence soothes me.
200. PHLOX: Unanimity, united hearts, united souls.
201. PINE: Pity, warm friendship, vigorous life, spiritual energy.
202. PINE CONE: Conviviality, life.
203. PINEAPPLE: Perfection.
204. PINKS: Boldness.
205. PLUM TREE: Fidelity, longevity.
206. POMEGRANATE: Foolishness, elegance.
207. POPLAR: Courage, time.
208. poinsettias :Also known as the Christmas Star and Christmas Flower, its said
that this winter flowers association with Christmas comes from a Mexican legend.
The story goes that a child, with no means for a grander gift, gathered humble weeds
from the side of the road to place at the church alter on Christmas Eve. As the
congregation witnessed a Christmas miracle, the weeds turned into brilliant red and
green flowers.

Named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, first United States ambassador to Mexico and the
amateur botanist who introduced the plant to the U.S. in 1825, the poinsettia is also
known as Mexican Flame Leaf, Winter Rose, Noche Buena and, in Turkey, Atakurks
Flower, because it was the favorite flower of Atakurk, the founder of modern Turkey.

While considered by the ancient Aztecs to be symbols of purity, in today's language
of flowers, red, white or pink poinsettias, the December birth flower, symbolize good
cheer and success and are said to bring wishes of mirth and celebration.
209. POPPY: Eternal sleep, oblivion, imagination. Associated with ninth wedding
anniversary.
210. POPPY, RED: Pleasure, consolation.
211. POPPY, WHITE: Consolation, sleep, rest.
212. POPPY, YELLOW: Wealth, success.
213.
THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF
PROTEA
Among the oldest families of flowers on earth, dating back 300 million years, Greek
legend tells us that protea were named after Proteus, the son of Poseidon. A sea god
who had the power to know all things past, present and future, Proteus was defiant
and preferred to nap on the island of Pharos rather than prophesize. To deter those
seeking his insights, he would change his shape at will, and its said that the protea
flower was named after him because it, too, presents itself in an astounding variety of
shapes, sizes, hues and textures to make up more than 1,400 varieties.
With its mythological associations to change and transformation, its not surprising
that in the language of flowers, protea symbolizes diversity and courage.
214. PRIMROSE: Happiness, satisfaction, I can't live without you.
215. PRIMROSE, EVENING: Happy love.
216. PUSSY WILLOW: Illness recovery.
217. QUEEN ANNE'S LACE: Haven.Legend has it that Queen Anne, the wife of
King James I, was challenged by her friends to create lace as beautiful as a flower.
While making the lace, she pricked her finger, and its said that the purple-red flower
in the center of Queen Annes Lace represents a droplet of her blood. Also called
Wild Carrot (since Queen Annes Lace is the wild progenitor of todays carrot),
Bishops Lace or Birds Nest (for the nest-like appearance of the bright white and
rounded flower in full bloom), in the language of flowers, Queen Annes Lace
represents sanctuary.
218. QUINCE: Temptation.
219. RANUNCULUS: You are radiant with charm, radiant charm,
attractive.Native to Asia and celebrated for its medicinal properties as well as its
bright beauty, the small camellia-like ranunculus ranges from white to pink, red to
yellow to orange. Also known as Buttercup and Coyotes Eyes, legend has it that the
mythological Coyote was tossing his eyes up in the air and catching them when Eagle
snatched them. Unable to see, Coyote created eyes from the buttercup.
In the language of flowers, a bouquet of ranunculus says, I am dazzled by your
charms.
220. RHODODENDRON: Danger, caution.
221. RHUBARB: Advice.
222. ROSE: Love, passion, perfection. The rose was named for the Latin word rosa
which means red. It has been a symbol of love since ancient times. Associated with
the fifteenth wedding anniversary. It is also known as the birth flower of June.Long a
symbol of love and passion, the ancient Greeks and Romans associated roses with
Aphrodite and Venus, goddesses of love. Used for hundreds of years to convey
messages without words, they also represent confidentiality. In fact, the Latin
expression "sub rosa"(literally, "under the rose") means something told in secret, and
in ancient Rome, a wild rose was placed on the door to a room where confidential
matters were being discussed.
Each color offers a distinct meaning: red, the lovers rose, signifies enduring passion;
white, humility and innocence; yellow, expressing friendship and joy; pink, gratitude,
appreciation and admiration; orange, enthusiasm and desire; white lilac and purple
roses represent enchantment and love at first sight. The number of stems in a rose
bouquet can also express specific sentiments.
The June birth flower and the 15th wedding anniversary flower, roses are also the
national flower of the United States and the state flower of Georgia, Iowa, New York,
North Dakota and the District of Columbia. And, not surprisingly, June the month
so often associated with weddings is National Rose Month.
223. ROSE, BRIDAL: Love, happiness.
224. ROSE, BURGUNDY: Beauty within.
225. ROSE, CORAL: Desire.
226. ROSE, DARK CRIMSON: Mourning.
227. ROSE, HIBISCUS: Delicate beauty.
228. ROSE, LAVENDER: Love at first sight, enchantment.
229. ROSE, LEAF: You may hope.
230. ROSE, MOSS: Confessions of love.
231. ROSE, ORANGE: Fascination, display feeling of enthusiasm.
232. ROSE, PEACH: Desire, gratitude, appreciation, admiration, sympathy,
modesty.
233. ROSE, PINK: Happiness, appreciation, admiration, friendship, sympathy.
234. ROSE, DARK PINK: Thankfulness.
235. ROSE, LIGHT PINK: Grace, gladness, joy, perfect happiness, please believe
me, gratitude, admiration, gentility.
236. ROSE, RED: Love, passion, respect, courage, I love you, beauty, pure and
lovely, prosperity.
237. ROSE, DEEP RED: Un-selfconscious beauty.
238. ROSE, SINGLE, FULL BLOOM: I love you, I still love you, new love.
239. ROSE, BUD, SMALL: Pure and lovely, beauty and youth, a heart innocent of
love, confession of love.
240. ROSE, THORNLESS: Love at first sight.
241. ROSE, WHITE: Innocence, purity, secrecy, I am worthy of you, silence,
friendship, truth, virtue, girlhood, humility spiritual love, but of the soul, reverence,
charm, happy love and national symbol of England.
242. ROSE, WHITE, DRIED: Death is preferable to loss of virtue.
243. ROSE, YELLOW: Joy, friendship, true love, decrease of love, jealousy, try
to care, freedom, slighted love, shows "I care", gladness.
244. ROSES, BOUQUET, MATURE: Gratitude.
245. ROSES, RED & WHITE TOGETHER: Unity, flower emblem of England.
246. ROSES, YELLOW & RED TOGETHER: Happiness, congratulations.
247. ROSES, YELLOW & ORANGE TOGETHER: Passionate thoughts.
248. ROSEMARY: Remembrance, devotion, purity, rebirth.
249. SAGE: Virtue.
250. SALAL: Zest.
251. SCABIOUS: Unfortunate love, widowhood.
252. SHAMROCK: Light heartedness, national symbol of Ireland.
253. SMILAX: Loveliness.
254. SNAPDRAGON: Deception, dazzling, gracious lady, presumption.Derived
from the Greek words anti, meaning like, and rhin, meaning nose, antirrhinum,
the snapdragons botanical name, is a fitting description of this snout-shaped flower.
Its said that the common name for this colorful flower comes from the snap it makes
when the sides of the dragons mouth are gently squeezed. While their actual origin
is unknown, its believed that snapdragons were originally wildflowers in Spain and
Italy.
Legend has it that concealing a snapdragon makes a person appear fascinating and
cordial, and in the language of flowers, snapdragons are said to represent both
deception (perhaps tied to the notion of concealment) and graciousness.
255. SNOWBALL: Bound.
256. SNOWDROP: Hope.
257. SORREL: Wit, affection.
258. SPEARMINT: Warm sentiment.
259. SPIDER FLOWER: Elope with me.
260. STAR OF BETHLEHEM: Purity.
261. STATICE: Sympathy, remembrance, success.Grown for both its colorful
flowers and its everlasting calyx (the green leaf that encloses the flower bud), statice
is also considered an herb, referred to as sea lavender. Statice is commonly used in
dried flower arrangements as well as fresh bouquets. Its botanical name is derived
from the Greek word limonium, meaning meadow, referring to the plants original
habitat and likely why this versatile flower is also called marsh-rosemary.
With a misty and seafoam appearance (two more names associated with this
wildflower-like plant), in the language of flowers, statice symbolizes remembrance.
262. STEPHANOTIS: Happiness in marriage, desire to travel.
263. STOCK: Lasting beauty, bonds of affection, promptness, you'll always be
beautiful to me, happy life.A symbol of happy life and contented existence, the stock
flower, with its sweet, heady-scented blooms, is native to Southwestern Greece and
the Mediterranean. Typically found in white, pink, red or lilac, stock is also called
gillyflower or Virginia stock.
264. STRAW, BROKEN: Broken contract.
265. STRAW, WHOLE: Union.
266. STRAWBERRY: Esteem, love.
267. SUNFLOWER: Follows the sun as it grows, adoration, haughtiness,
devotion. "I don't think there's anything on this planet that more trumpets life that the
sunflower. For me that's because of the reason behind its name. Not because it looks
like the sun but because it follows the sun. During the course of the day, the head
tracks the journey of the sun across the sky. A satellite dish for sunshine. Wherever
light is, no matter how weak, these flowers will find it. And that's such an admirable
thing. And such a lesson in life." - Chris's (Helen Mirren) comment in the movie,
"Calendar Girls."While their distinctive and brilliant appearance makes it easy to see
why sunflowers have long held our fascination, when they were first grown in Central
and South America, it was more for their usefulness (providing oil and food) than
beauty. And perhaps this unique combination of striking beauty and utility is, in part,
why sunflowers have appeared as such revered symbols throughout the ages.
Its said that the natives of the Inca Empire worshipped a giant sunflower, and that
Incan priestesses wore large sunflower disks made of gold on their garments. Images
of sunflowers were found in the temples of the Andes mountains, and Native
American Indians placed bowls of sunflower seeds on the graves of their dead. The
Impressionist period of art is famous for its fascination with the sunflower, and this
striking flower remains today a commonly photographed and painted icon of
uncommon beauty.
The 3rd wedding anniversary flower and the state flower of Kansas, sunflowers turn
to follow the sun. Their open faces symbolize the sun itself, conveying warmth and
happiness, adoration and longevity.
268. SWEET BASIL: Good wishes.
269. SWEET PEA: Lasting pleasure, good-bye, departure, blissful pleasure, thank
you for a lovely time, I think of you. Supposedly this delicate flower was named by
the poet John Keats. Associated with the thirtieth wedding anniversary. Also known
as the birth flower of April.With its richly colored yet small, delicate flowers, the
sweet peas history can be traced back to 17th century Italy, when a Sicilian monk,
Franciscus Cupani, sent its seeds to England. Although that original sweet pea bore
little resemblance to the flower we know today, when Harry Eckford, a Scottish
nurseryman, crossbred the original flower, he created the colorful, ornamental and
sweetly scented sweet pea we know today.
Ekfords varieties included the pink Dorothy Eckford, the lavender Lady Grisel
Hamilton, the scarlet King Edward VII and perhaps his most famous, the Countess
Spencer. Meaning delicate or blissful pleasure in the language of flowers, this
enchanting flower remains a favorite fragrant blossom.
270. SWEET WILLIAM: Gallantry, smile, finesse, grant me one smile.
271. SYCAMORE: Curiosity.
272. THISTLE: Retaliation, austerity, and national symbol of Scotland.
273. THYME: Activity.
274. TREE OF LIFE: Old age.
275. Tropical Flowers
Native to the Tropics, areas of the world where the sun reaches a point directly
overhead at least once during the solar year, tropical flowers are sometimes called
exotic flowers because of their association with alluring, lush locations that are warm
year-round. In fact, many tropical flowers grown in Hawaii today are thought to have
originally come from such extraordinary places as the Amazon Basin in Brazil, the
Congo Basin in West Africa and Indonesia.
Meanings vary among the numerous varieties of tropical flowers. Orchids represent
luxury and rare beauty, and proteas symbolize diversity and courage. Birds of
paradise convey joyfulness while anthuriums send a message of hospitality. But from
the sturdy kangaroo paw and tropical bromeliad to the delicate orchid, all tropical
flowers share a unique quality an uncommon, striking spirit that reflects a sense of
adventure and singular brilliance.
276. TRUFFLE: Surprise.
277. TRUMPET FLOWER: Fame.
278. TUBEROSE: Dangerous pleasure.
279. TULIP: Perfect lover, frame, flower emblem of Holland.Originally from
Persia and Turkey, tulips were brought to Europe in the 16th century, where they got
their common name from the Turkish word for gauze (with which turbans were
wrapped) - reflecting the turban-like appearance of a tulip in full bloom. By the 17th
century, the popularity of tulips, particularly in the Netherlands, became so great that
the price of a single bulb soared to new heights, causing markets to crash and putting
into motion "tulip mania."

Although different tulip colors carry distinct meanings - yellow tulips symbolizing
cheerful thoughts, white conveying forgiveness and purple representing royalty - a
Turkish legend may be responsible for the red tulip's symbolism. The story goes that a
prince named Farhad was love struck by a maiden named Shirin. When Farhad
learned that Shirin had been killed, he was so overcome with grief that he killed
himself - riding his horse over the edge of a cliff. It's said that a scarlet tulip sprang
up from each droplet of his blood, giving the red tulip the meaning "perfect love."

The 11th wedding anniversary flower, it's said that the tulips velvety black center
represents a lover's heart, darkened by the heat of passion. With the power to rival
roses in their red variety and the sweet charm to express simple joy when yellow, its
no wonder that in addition to all its other symbolism, in the language of flowers, a
tulip bouquet represents elegance and grace.
280. TULIP, RED: Believe me, declaration of love, fame.
281. TULIP, VARIEGATED: Beautiful eyes.
282. TULIP, YELLOW: Hopeless love, there's sunshine in your smile.
283. TURNIP: Charity.
284. VALERIAN: Accommodating disposition.
285. VERONICA: Fidelity.
286. VINE: Intoxication.
287. VIOLET: Modesty, faithfulness, innocence, understated beauty, you're in my
thoughts. Worn by the ancient Greeks to induce sleep and to calm tempers.
Associated with the fiftieth wedding anniversary. Also known as the birth flower of
February.
288. VIOLET, BLUE: Watchfulness, faithfulness, I'll always be true.
289. VIOLET, PURPLE: Thoughts of you, blue love.
290. VIOLET, WHITE: Let's take a chance, youthful innocence.
291. VIOLET, YELLOW: Love of country.
292. WALNUT: Intellect.
293. WATER LILY: Purity of heart.
294. WHEAT: Friendliness, riches.
295. WILLOW, WEEPING: Mourning.
296. WISTERIA: Welcome.
297. WITCH HAZEL: A spell.
298. WOODBINE: Fraternal love.
299. WORMWOOD: Absence.
300. XERANTHEMUM: Cheerfulness under adverse conditions.
301. YARROW: Healing, sorrow.
302. YEW: Sorrow.
303. ZEPHYR: Expectation.
304. ZINNIA: Thoughts of absent friends, in memory of an absent friend.
305. ZINNIA, SCARLET: Constancy.
306. ZINNIA, WHITE: Goodness.
307. ZINNIA, YELLOW: Daily remembrance