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Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, this new language of flowers dictionary is a compilation of many historical references on the language of flowers, with additional modern meanings for newly hybridized flowers.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

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Living Plants


Lobelia, Cardinal


London-Pride

(Saxifraga)


Loosestrife

(Lysmachia)


Loosestrife, Purple

(Lythrum salicaria)


Loquat

Japanese Medlar Plum


Loropetalum

Chinese Fringe Flower**


Lote Tree


Lotus, plants


Lovage


Love-in-a-mist

(Nigella)


Love-in-a-puff vine

Balloon Plant**


Love-lies-bleeding

Hanging Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus)


Lucerne

(Alfafa)


Lunaria

Honesty, Money Plant


Lungwort


Madder, yellow


Magnolia


Magnolia, Grandiflora

Laurel-leaf Magnolia


Magnolia, Swamp


Maidenhair Tree

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) **


Maize

Corn