| Botanical name |
Comon name |
Meanings |
| Acacia |
Acacia |
Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love |
| Aconitum |
Aconite |
Beware, a deadly foe is near |
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Agapanthus |
Secret love |
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Allium |
Strength; Unity; Humility; Patience |
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Alstroemeria |
Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune |
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Ambrosia |
Your love is reciprocated |
| Hippeastrum |
Amaryllis |
Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity |
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Anenome |
Forsaken; Expectations |
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Anthurium |
Lover |
| Callistephus |
Aster |
Symbol of love; Elegance; Daintiness; Afterthought |
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Azalea |
Temperance |
| Gypsophila |
Baby's Breath |
Pure of heart; Innocence |
| Centaurea Cyanus |
Bachelor's Button |
Hope in love; Felicity; Delicacy; Single blessedness |
| Begonia |
Begonia |
A Facinful Nature; Beware |
| Mollucella Laevis |
Bells of Ireland |
Good luck |
| Scilla Nutans |
Bluebell |
Humility; Everlasting love |
| Bouvardia |
Enthusiasm |
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Bird of Paradise |
Magnificence |
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Buttercup |
Childishness |
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Cactus |
Endurance |
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Caladium |
Great joy and delight |
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Calla Lily |
Magnificent Beauty |
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Camellia |
Gratitude; Perfection |
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Camellia (blue) |
You're a flame in my heart |
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Camellia (pink) |
Longing for you |
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Camelia (white) |
You're adorable; Perfected love |
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Camellia (red) |
Unpretending excellance |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Carnation |
Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Carnation (Pink) |
I'll never forget you; Woman's love |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Carnation (Red) |
My heart aches for you; Admiration; Fascination |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Carnation (Purple) |
Capriciousness |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Carnation (erigated) |
Sorry I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Carnation (White) |
Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Ardent Love; Woman's good luck
gift; You're adorable |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Carnation (Yellow) |
Rejection; You have disappointed me; Disdain |
| Dendranthema |
Chrysanthemum (Red) |
Love |
| Dendranthema |
Chrysanthemum (Yellow) |
Slighted love |
| Dendranthema |
Chrysanthemum (White) |
Truth; Loyal Love |
| Dendranthema |
Chrysanthemum |
Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Rest; Lovliness; Abundance;
Wealth |
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Crocus |
Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness |
| Cyclamen |
Cyclamen |
Resignation; Goodbye |
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Daffodil |
You're the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm
with you |
| Dahlia |
Dahlia |
Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability |
| Daisy |
Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance |
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Dandelion |
Rustic love; Love's oracle |
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Delphinium |
Flights of fancy; Ardent attachment |
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Fern |
Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic |
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Fleur De Lis |
Flame; Burning |
| Myosotis |
Forget-Me-Not |
Hope; True love; Remembrance |
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Forsythia |
Good natured; Innocence; Anticipation |
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Freesia |
Thoughtfulness; Innocence; Trust; Friendship |
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Galax |
Encouragement |
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Gardenia |
Purity; Sweet love; You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement |
| Hardy Cranesbill |
Geranium |
Folly; Stupidity |
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Gladiolus |
Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Admiration |
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Gloxinia |
Love at first sight |
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Grass |
Submission |
| Erica |
Heather (Lavender) |
Beauty; Admiration; Solitude |
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Heather (White) |
Beauty; Protection; Wishes will come true |
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Hibiscus |
Delicate beauty |
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Holly |
Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defense |
| Hyacinthus |
Hyacinth |
Playful; Games; Sports; Rashness |
| Hyacinthus |
Hyacinth (Blue) |
Constancy |
| Hyacinthus |
Hyacinth (Purple) |
Please forgive me; Sorrow |
| Hyacinthus |
Hyacinth (Red / Pink) |
Play |
| Hyacinthus |
Hyacinth (White) |
Lovliness; I'll pray for you |
| Hyacinthus |
Hyacinth (Yellow) |
Jealousy |
| Hydrangea |
Hydrangea |
Frigidity; Heartlessness |
| Iris |
Iris |
Faith; Hope; Wisdom; Valor; Promise |
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Ivy |
Wedded love; Fidelity; Marriage |
| Narcissus |
Jonquil |
Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me |
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Larkspur |
Open Heart; Lightness |
| Syringa |
Lilac (Purple) |
First emotion of love |
| Syringa |
Lilac (White) |
Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty |
| Zantedeschia |
Lily (Calla) |
Beauty |
| Hermerocallis |
Lily (Day) |
Conquetry |
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Lily (Eucharis) |
Maiden charms |
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Lily (Tiger) |
Wealth; Pride; Prosperity |
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Lily of the Valley |
Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness |
| Lilium Longiflorum |
Longi Lily |
Pure; Modest |
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Magnolia |
Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity |
| Tagetes |
Marigold |
Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair |
| Acacia |
Mimosa, Bloom |
Concealed love; Sensitivity |
| Aconitum |
Monkshood |
Chivalry; Beware; A deadly foe is near |
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Moss |
Maternal love; Charity |
| Vinca |
Myrtle |
Duty; Affection; Home; Love; Discipline; Instruction |
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Narcissus |
Self Admiration; Egotism |
| Tropaeolum |
Nasturtium |
Patriotism; Conquest; Victory in battle |
| Oak Leaves |
Bravery |
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Oleander |
Caution; Beauty; Grace |
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Olive Branche |
Peace |
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Orange Blossom |
Eternal love; Purity; Innocence; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Lovliness |
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Orchid |
Love; Beauty; Long Life |
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Orchid (Cattleaya) |
Mature charm |
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Palm Leaves |
Victory; Success |
| Viola |
Pansy |
Thoughtful reflection; Merriment |
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Peony |
Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Good Heatlh & Prosperity |
| Petunia Hybrida |
Petunia |
Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me |
| Phlox |
Phlox |
Our souls are united |
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Pine |
Hope; Pity |
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Poinsettia |
Be of good cheer |
| Papaver |
Poppy |
Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion |
| Papaver |
Poppy (Red) |
Pleasure |
| Papaver |
Poppy (White) |
Consolation |
| Papaver |
Poppy (Yellow) |
Wealth; Success |
| Primula |
Primrose |
I can't live without you |
| Lamarckiana |
Primrose (Evening) |
Inconstancy |
| Ammi Majus |
Queen Anne's Lace |
Haven |
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Ranunculus |
Radiant; Charming |
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Rhododendron |
Danger; Caution |
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Rose (Red) |
Love; I love you; Respect; Courage |
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Rose (Pink) |
Grace; Gratitude; Admiration |
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Rose (Deep Pink) |
Thank you |
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Rose (Light Pink) |
Admiration |
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Rose (Yellow) |
Friendship; Joy; Freedom |
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Rose (White) |
Humility; Innocence; Purity |
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Rose (Peach / Coral) |
Enthusiasm; Desire |
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Rose (Orange) |
Passion; Enthusiasm; Desire |
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Roses (Red & White) |
Unity |
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Rose (Single Red) |
I love you; New Love |
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Rose (Long Stemmed) |
I will remember you always |
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Rose (Short Stemmed) |
Sweetheart; Girlhood |
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Roses (Assorted Colours) |
You're everything to me |
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Roses (Mature Blooms) |
Gratitude |
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Roses (Single Full Bloom) |
I love you; I still love you |
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Rosebud |
Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of love |
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Rosebud (Red) |
Pure; Lovely |
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Rosebud (White) |
Girlhood |
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Rosemary |
Remembrance |
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Salal |
Zest |
| Antirrhinum |
Snapdragon |
Gracious lady; Deception; Presumption |
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Spearmint |
Warm Sentiments |
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Spider Flower (Mum) |
Elope with me |
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Star of Bethlehem |
Purity |
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Statice |
Sympathy; Rememberance; Success |
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Stephanotis |
Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel; Come to me |
| Matthiola |
Stock |
Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful
to me |
| Helianthus |
Sunflower |
Adoration; Pride; Sunshine |
| Lathyrus |
Sweet Pea |
Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you
for a lovely time |
| Dianthus Barbatus |
Sweet William |
Grant me one smile; Gallantry |
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Tuberose |
Dangerous pleasure |
| Tulipa |
Tulip |
Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion |
| Tulipa |
Tulip (Red) |
Believe me; Declaration of love |
| Tulipa |
Tulip (Yellow) |
There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love |
| Tulipa |
Tulip (Variegated) |
Beautiful eyes |
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Verbena |
Will you get your wish? |
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Veronica |
Fidelity |
| Viola |
Violet |
Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue |
| Viola |
Violet (Blue) |
I'll always be true; Watchfulness |
| Viola |
Violet (White) |
Let's take a chance on happiness |
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Viscaria |
Will you dance with me? |
| Erysimum |
Wallflower |
Fidelity in adversity |
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Water lily |
Purity of heart |
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Wax Flower |
Riches |
| Sinensis |
Wisteria |
Welcome |
| Xeranthemum |
|
Eternity; Immortality |
| |
Yarrow |
Healing or Sorrow |
| Zinnia |
Zinnia |
Thoughts of absent friends |
| Zinnia |
Zinnia (Magenta) |
Lasting affection |
| Zinnia |
Zinnia (Scarlet) |
Constancy |
| Zinnia |
Zinnia (White) |
Goodness |
| Zinnia |
Zinnia (Yellow) |
Daily rememberance |
| Zinnia |
Zinnia (Mixed) |
Thinking / In memory of an absent friend |
