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Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, this new language of flowers dictionary is a compilation of many historical references on the language of flowers, with additional modern meanings for newly hybridized flowers.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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Allspice


Alonsa

Mask Flower


Alternanthera

Calico Plant, Joseph’s Coat


Althea frutex

Rose of Sharon, Syrian Mallow


Althea frutex

Rose of Sharon, Syrian Mallow


Alyssum


Amaranth

Cockscomb


Amaranth

Amaranthus caudatus, Hanging Amaranth, Love-lies-bleeding


Amaryllis Belladonna

Naked ladies, Belladonna Lily 


Amazon Lily

Eucharis Lily 


American Elm

Ulmus americana 


American Wormseed

Jerusalem Oak 


Ammi majus

Queen Anne’s Lace, Bishop’s Flower


Amorpha

False Indigo


Ampelopsis quinquefolia

Virginia Creeper, Woodbine, also includes Porcelain Vine 


Anagallis

Pimpernel 


Anchusia

Bugloss