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Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, this new language of flowers dictionary is a compilation of many historical references on the language of flowers, with additional modern meanings for newly hybridized flowers. It is a comprehensive excerpt taken from
The Posy Book - Garden Inspired Bouquets That Tell a Story.

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    By using this modern dictionary, you can craft stunning posies for many special occasions. It’s easy! Just choose flowers by using our navigating tools; either by alphabetized selection, the sentiment you’re trying to convey, or the occasion in which you’re creating a posy for.

    Abele, White Poplar

    time


    Abelia

    gratitude


    Abelia, glossy

    sleekness


    Abronia, Sand Verbena

    delicacy, refinement


    Absinthe

    Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium

    absence, bitterness, comfort, protection for travelers, not to be discouraged


    Abutilon, Flowering Maple

    dignity, grace, meditation


    Acacia

    Color definitions:

    Rose, Pink and White; Elegance, Platonic love

    Yellow; Secret love

    Acacia leaves; My heart is buried, affection beyond the grave

     


    Acanthus

    Bear’s Breech

     


    Achania malvaviscus

    Wax Mallow, Turk’s Cap Mallow


    Achillea

    Yarrow


    Achimenes

    Magic Flower, Cupid’s Bower


    Aconite

    Anconitum napellis, Helmet Flower, Monkshood, Wolfsbane, Turk’s Cap, Friar’s Cap


    Aconite, Crowfoot


    Acorn


    Adam’s Needle

    Yucca


    Adder’s Tongue Fern


    Adlumia

    Allegheny Vine, Climbing Fumitory 


    Adonis Flos

    Pheasant’s Eye


    Adonis Vernalis


    Aeonium

    Echeveria, Hens and chicks, Houseleek, Sempervivum, Succulents


    Aethusa cynapium

    Fool’s Parsley


    African Daisy

    Cape Marigold, Dimorphotheca 


    Agapanthus

    Lilly of the Nile


    Agastache

    Hummingbird Mint, Giant Hyssop

     

    Not hyssop nor mint, but related to


    Agave


    Ageratum


    Agonis

    Burgundy Willow, Peppermint Willow, Willow Myrtle* 


    Agrimony

    Church Steeples, Sticklewort


    Agrostemma

    Corn Cockle


    Ajuga

    Bugle


    Alchemilla mollis

    Lady’s Mantle


    Alder


    Alfalfa

    Lucerne


    Allamanda


    Allegheny Vine

    Aldlumia, Climbing Fumitory


    Allium

    Flowering Onion



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