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Hanakotoba (花言葉) is the Japanese form of the language of flowers, which conveys emotion and meaning through different types of flowers. Lavender (ラベンダー) means faithful in Japanese, according to this comprehensive list of flower names and meanings.
Learn about the history and meaning of flowers as a means of cryptological communication in the Victorian era. Find out how to interpret the symbolism of roses, tulips, lilies, and other blooms in bouquets and nosegays.
Learn the meanings of various plants and flowers in different cultures and traditions. This dynamic list covers plants from A to Z and their associations with love, life, death, and more.
Viola odorata, also known as wood violet, sweet violet, or garden violet, is a fragrant flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has various uses in perfumery, cosmetics, confectionery, and medicine, and is edible and cultivated for its scent and beauty.
Viola mandshurica, also known as sumire in Japan, is a perennial violet native to eastern Asia. It has purple flowers, variegated leaves, and is used in cooking, medicine, and gardening.
Viola sororia, also known as common blue violet, is a perennial plant native to eastern North America. It has purple, blue, or white flowers with white throats and hairy petals, and is used for food, medicine, and ornamental purposes.
Viola is a genus of flowering plants in the violet family Violaceae.It is the largest genus in the family, containing over 680 species. Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere; however, some are also found in widely divergent areas such as Hawaii, Australasia, and the Andes.
Viola adunca is a species of violet native to western North America, Canada, and the northern contiguous United States. It has edible leaves and flowers, but poisonous seeds and rhizomes, and is used by some Native American tribes for medicinal and dyeing purposes.