The language of flowers.

I just finished The Language of Flowers yesterday. I loved the idea of being so utterly knowledgeable/mesmerized by flowers… by the meaning behind each one… and the emotions that they induce... the sentiments they express.

Acacia (Acacia) . . .Secret love

Baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata) . . . Everlasting love

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) . . .Hate

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) . . .Passion

Camellia (Camellia) . . .My destiny is in your hands

Carnation, pink (Dianthuscaryophyllus) . . .I will never forget  you

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) . . .Energy in adversity

Cherry blossom (Prunus cerasus) . . .Impermanence

Chervil (Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) . . .I haveloved you and you have not known it

Daffodil (Narcissus) . . .New beginnings

Dahlia (Dahlia) . . .Dignity

Daisy (Bellis) . . .Innocence

Magnolia (Magnolia) . . .Dignity

Moss (Bryopsida) . . .Maternal love

Olive (Olea europaea) . . .Peace

Orchid (Orchidaceae) . . . Refined beauty

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) . . . Joy

Peony (Paeonia) . . .Anger

Peppermint (Mentha) . . .Warmth of  feeling

Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) . . .You are radiant with charms

Raspberry (Rubus) . . .Remorse

Rose, red (Rosa) . . .Love

Rose, yellow (Rosa) . . .Infidelity

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) . . .Remembrance

Saffron (Crocus sativus) . . .Beware of excess

Sage (Salvia officinalis) . . .Good health and long life

Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis) . . .Change

Strawberry (Fragaria) . . .Perfection

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) . . .False riches

Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) . . .Dangerous pleasures

Tulip (Tulipa) . . .Declaration of love

Water lily (Nymphaea) . . .Purity of heart

Wheat (Triticum) . . .Prosperity

Wisteria (Wisteria) . . .Welcome

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) . . .Cure for a broken heart

Zinnia (Zinnia) . . .I mourn your absence

{a portion of the flower dictionary}

 

 I want to... and will learn this language.

 
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