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Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, this new language of flowers dictionary is a compilation of many historical references on the language of flowers, with additional modern meanings for newly hybridized flowers.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

    Mask Flower


    Alstromeria

    Peruvian Lily


    Alternanthera

    Calico Plant, Joseph’s Coat


    Althea frutex

    Rose of Sharon, Syrian Mallow


    Althea frutex

    Rose of Sharon, Syrian Mallow


    Althea officianalis

    Marsh Mallow


    Amaranth

    Cockscomb


    Amaranth

    Amaranthus caudatus, Hanging Amaranth, Love-lies-bleeding


    Amaryllis Belladonna

    Naked ladies, Belladonna Lily 


    Amazon Lily

    Eucharis Lily 


    Ambrosia

    Ragweed


    American Elm

    Ulmus americana 


    American Wormseed

    Jerusalem Oak 


    Amethyst

    Browallia 


    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