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Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, this new language of flowers dictionary is a compilation of many historical references on the language of flowers, with additional modern meanings for newly hybridized flowers.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

(Kerria japonica, Rosa multiflora, Rosa polyantha)

 


Japanese Snowbell

(Styrax japonicum)**


Jasmine, Azores


Jasmine, Cape

Gardenia


Jasmine, Spanish

(Jasminum grandiflorum)


Jerusalem Oak

(American Wormseed)


Judas Tree

(Cerus or Redbud)


Justica

Brazilian Plume, Flamingo Flower, Shrimp Plant


Kangaroo Paws

(Anigozanthos manglesii)


Kennedia

Coral Vine


Kerria japonica

Japanese Kerria, Yellow Rose of Texas, Pleniflora, Easter Rose **


King-cups

(Trollis)


Kingspear

Yellow Asphodel, Jacob’s Rod


Knotweed

Persicaria (Polygonum), aka Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate, Prince’s Feather, Spotted Lady’s Thumb, Redshank, Jesusplant, Willow Weed


Koelreuteria

Golden Rain Tree


Laburnum

Golden Chain Tree


Lady’s Smock

Cuckoo Flower (Arum)


Lady’s Thimble

Harebell, Bellflower


Lady’s-Tresses

(Spiranthes)


Lady’s Mantle

(Alchemilla mollis)


Lagerstromia

Crepe Myrtle


Lantana


Lapergia

Chilean Bellflower