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List of national flowers – flowers that represent specific geographic areas Plants in culture – uses of plants by humans Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Narcissus in culture – uses of narcissus flowers by humans
Gower's reference to the yellow flower of the legend has been assumed to be the daffodil or Narcissus, [70] though as with all references in the older literature to the flower that sprang from the youth's death, there is room for some debate as to the exact species of flower indicated, some preferring Crocus.
See this list of flower meanings with pictures to learn the symbolism and history behind some of your favorite blooms, including roses, irises and lilies.
The flower of the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is the national flower of Italy. The flower of the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is the national flower of Italy. [50] The strawberry tree is also the national tree of Italy because of its green leaves, its white flowers and its red berries, colors that recall the Italian flag. [51]
The language of flowers is a mystery to many. While there's a good chance you already know what roses symbolize (love, of course), you may be surprised to know the meaning behind some of your ...
The sacred lotus flower is an aquatic perennial plant that typically blooms vibrant petals of pink and white shades. It is one of the most beautiful plants to look at, but the lotus flower thrives ...
In the Song of Songs 2:1-2, the Jewish people are compared with a rose, remaining beautiful amongst thorns, [7] although some translations instead refer to a "lily among thorns." [8] The Zohar uses a "thirteen-petalled rose" as a symbol for the thirteen attributes of Divine Mercy [7] named in Exodus 34:6-7. [9]
The Four Gentlemen are a recurring theme in art because of their long history as symbols of traditional Chinese virtues, such as uprightness, purity, humility, and perseverance despite harsh conditions. Each of them represent a different season (the plum blossom for winter, the orchid for spring, the bamboo for summer, and the chrysanthemum for ...