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【The Flover Language】- Alstroemeria

【The Flover Language】- AlstroemeriaSince this flower grows natively in Peru and only recently spread to other parts of the world, there is no meaning for the flower in the classical Victorian tradition. However, modern flower fans still assign the lovely petals plenty of meaning. It symbolizes the power of friendship and a mutual bond of support between two people. Even in the more passionate colors, the meanings remain based on friendship instead of romance. Some metaphysical believers keep the flowers around to attract new friends into their lives.The bold look of the alstroemeria hints at the depth of symbolism behind the petals. This tropical beauty means:Devotion and mutual support, between two family members or friendsFriendship on a broad scale from...

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【The Flover Language】- Chrysanthemum

【The Flover Language】- Chrysanthemum As November’s official flower of the month, the Chrysanthemum brings us the message that even the beginning of winter can have joy and beauty. It’s also the traditional flower of choice for Mother’s Day gifts in Australia. The Victorians considered it strictly a flower of friendship and well-wishing for people in need of rest, so deep red Chrysanthemum of passion were rarely passed around in that society. The Chrysanthemum is also the flower representing the royal family of the Emperor in Japan. Floral specialists in the U.S. generally consider that the Chrysanthemum means cheerfulness and positivity, but in New Orleans it is only used for All Saints Day celebrations and has become a symbol of the...

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【The Flover Language】- Peony

【The Flover Language】- PeonyPeonies are native to China. They are highly valued there, and are often referred to as the “king of flowers”. They were the national flower prior to 1929, when they were replaced by the plum tree. Peonies have been popular in China since the Sui dynasty. During the Sui and Tang dynasties they were planted at the Imperial Palace. Because of this, peony symbolism also includes nobility, honor, and wealth.One of the most popular cities in China to see peonies is Luoyang, which is sometimes referred to as the City of Peony. It houses the National Peony Garden, which has over 100 different kinds of peonies and hosts an annual peony festival.The Peony is mainly known for...

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【The Flover Language】- Celosia

【The Flover Language】- CelosiaThe name is derived from the Greek and translates to "burning," aptly describing the look of celosias - especially the yellow, red, and orange plumed varieties - which bear a resemblance to licks of flames erupting from the stems. Before breeding resulted in larger blooms, the crested celosia, with its small, wavy, fanlike flowers, looked very much like roosters' red combs - hence the popular common name of cockscomb.In the Victorian language of flowers, celosias signified humor, warmth, and silliness. Goes to show how little humor they must have had in their lives. Yet, in their way, Victorians were on the right track. Even today, if you watch as folks, especially children, walk by a planting of...

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【The Flover Language】- Rose

【The Flover Language】- RoseRoses are heart-stopping astonishing to eyes, and their scents are also uniquely fragrant. With such an impressive presence, the rose is bound to attract attention, and thus has related with ancient symbolic meanings throughout human history and culture. The name rose comes from French, itself from Latin rosa. Other Interesting rose facts:There are over 100 species of roses.For hundreds of years the rose has been widely recognized as a -symbol of love, sympathy or sorrow.The fruit of a rose is called a rose hip. The berry-like hip are usually red in color, but can sometimes be dark purple or black.The sharp spikes on the stem of a rose bush are usually called “thorns”. However, these are actually...

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