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Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, this new language of flowers dictionary is a compilation of many historical references on the language of flowers, with additional modern meanings for newly hybridized flowers.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

Nickernut


Monarda

Bee Balm


Monkshood

Aconite, Wolfsbane, Helmet Flower (Anconitum napellis)


Moss


Nandina

Heavenly Bamboo


Nerine


Nerium

Oleander


Nickernut

Molucca Bean


Night Blooming Cereus

Night Bloom Cactus


Nuts


Oak


Oak leaves


Oak, Live


Oak, White


Obedient Plant

(Physostegia)


Oenothera

Evening Primrose, Sun Cups, Sun Drops


Oleander

(Nerium)


Olive


Olive, Russian


Olives