| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning(s) |
| Acacia |
Acacia |
Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love |
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| Aconite |
Aconitum |
Beware, a deadly foe is near |
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| Allium |
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Unity; Humility; Patience |
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| Alstroemeria |
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Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune |
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| Ambrosia |
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Your love is reciprocated |
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| Amaryllis |
Hippeastrum |
Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity |
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| Anenome |
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Forsaken; Expectations |
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| Aster |
Callistephus |
Symbol of love; Daintiness; Afterthought |
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| Azalea |
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| Baby's Breath |
Gypsophila |
Pure of heart; Innocence |
| Bachelor's Button |
Centaurea Cyanus |
Hope in love; Felicity; Delicacy; Single blessedness |
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| Begonia |
Begonia |
Beware |
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| Bells of Ireland |
Mollucella Laevis |
Good luck |
| Bluebell |
Scilla Nutans |
Humility; Everlasting love |
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| Bouvardia |
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Enthusiasm |
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| Buttercup |
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Childishness |
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| Caladium |
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Great joy and delight |
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| Camellia |
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Gratitude; Perfection |
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| Camellia (blue) |
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You're a flame in my heart |
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| Camellia (pink) |
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Longing for you |
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| Camelia (white) |
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You are adorable; Perfected loveliness |
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| Camellia (red) |
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Unpretending excellence |
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| Carnation |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love |
| Carnation (Red) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
My heart aches for you; Admiration |
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| Carnation ( Pink) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
I shall never forget you; Woman's love |
| Carnation (Purple) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Capriciousness |
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| Carnation (Striped) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Sorry I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you |
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| Carnation (White) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift; You're adorable.
Also worn as a sign of respect and love to deceased Mothers |
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| Carnation (Yellow) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Rejection; You have disappointed me |
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| Chrysanthemum |
Dendranthema |
Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Rest; Lovliness; Abundance;
Wealth |
| Chrysanthemum (Red) |
Dendranthema |
I love |
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| Chrysanthemum (Yellow) |
Dendranthema |
Slighted love |
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| Chrysanthemum (White) |
Dendranthema |
Truth |
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| Crocus |
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Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness |
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| Cyclamen |
Cyclamen |
Resignation; Goodbye |
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| Daffodil |
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You're the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you |
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| Dahlia |
Dahlia |
Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability |
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| Daisy |
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Innocence; Loyal love; I will never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance |
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| Delphinium |
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Flight of fancy; Ardent attachment |
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| Fleur De Lis |
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Flame; Burning |
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| Forget-Me-Not |
Myosotis |
Faithful love; Undying hope; Memories; Do not forget; True love |
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| Forsythia |
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Good nature; Innocence; Anticipation |
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| Freesia |
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Innocence; Trust; Friendship |
| Galax |
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Encouragement |
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| Gardenia |
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Purity; Sweet love; You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement |
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| Geranium |
Hardy Cranesbill |
Folly; Stupidity |
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| Gladiolus |
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Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural grace |
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| Gloxinia |
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Love at first sight |
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| Grass |
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Submission |
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| Heather (Lavender) |
Erica |
Admiration; Solitude |
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| Heather (White) |
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Protection; Wishes will come true |
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| Hibiscus |
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Delicate beauty |
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| Holly |
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Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defense |
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| Hyacinth |
Hyacinthus |
Games; Sports; Rashness |
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| Hyacinth (Blue) |
Hyacinthus |
Constancy |
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| Hyacinth (Purple) |
Hyacinthus |
Please forgive me; Sorrow |
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| Hyacinth (Red / Pink) |
Hyacinthus |
Play |
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| Hyacinth (White) |
Hyacinthus |
Lovliness; I shall pray for you |
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| Hyacinth (Yellow) |
Hyacinthus |
Jealousy |
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| Hydrangea |
Hydrangea |
Thank-you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness |
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| Iris |
Iris |
Faith; Wisdom; Valor; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message |
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| Ivy |
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Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection |
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| Jonquil |
Narcissus |
Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me |
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| Lilac (White) |
Syringa |
Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty |
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| Lily ( Calla) |
Zantedeschia |
Beauty |
| Lily (Day) |
Hermerocallis |
Conquetry |
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| Lily (Eucharis) |
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Maiden charms |
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| Lily (Tiger) |
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Wealth; Pride; Prosperity |
| Lily of the Valley |
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Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness |
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| Longi Lily |
Lilium Longiflorum |
Pure; Modest |
| Magnolia |
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Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity |
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| Marigold |
Tagetes |
Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair |
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| Mimosa, Bloom |
Acacia |
Concealed love; Sensitivity |
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| Monkshood |
Aconitum |
Chivalry; Beware; A deadly foe is near |
| Moss |
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Maternal love; Charity |
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| Myrtle |
Vinca |
Duty; Affection; Home; Love; Discipline; Instruction |
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| Narcissus |
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Stay as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality |
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| Nasturtium |
Tropaeolum |
Patriotism; Conquest; Victory in battle |
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| Orange Blossom |
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Purity; Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Lovliness |
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| Orchid |
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'ove; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Flower of magnificence |
| Orchid (Cattleaya) |
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Mature charm |
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| Palm Leaves |
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Victory; Success |
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| Pansy |
Viola |
Thoughtful reflection; Merriment |
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| Peony |
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Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity |
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| Petunia |
Petunia Hybrida |
Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me |
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| Phlox |
Phlox |
Our souls are united |
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| Pine |
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Hope; Pity |
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| Poinsettia |
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Be of good cheer |
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| Poppy |
Papaver |
Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion |
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| Poppy ( Red) |
Papaver |
Pleasure |
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| Poppy ( White) |
Papaver |
Consolation |
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| Poppy (Yellow) |
Papaver |
Wealth; Success |
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| Primrose |
Primula |
I cannot live without you |
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| Primrose (Evening) |
Lamarckiana |
Inconstancy |
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| Queen Anne's Lace |
Ammi Majus |
Haven |
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| Ranunculus |
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Radiant; Charming |
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| Rose (Red) |
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Love; I love you; Respect; Courage |
| Rose (Pink) |
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Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me |
| Rose (Deep Pink) |
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Thank you |
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| Rose (Light Pink) |
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Admiration |
| Rose (Yellow) |
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Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness |
| Rose (White) |
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Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm |
| Rose (Peach / Coral) |
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Enthusiasm; Desire |
| Rose (Orange) |
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Enthusiasm; Desire |
| Roses (Red & White) |
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Unity |
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| Rose (Single Red) |
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Simplicity; I love you |
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| Rose (Long Stemmed) |
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I will remember you always |
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| Rose (Short Stemmed) |
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Sweetheart; Girlhood |
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| Roses (Assorted Colours) |
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You're everything to me |
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| Roses (Mature Blooms) |
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Gratitude |
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| Roses (Single Full Bloom) |
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I love you; I still love you |
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| Rosebud |
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Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of love |
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| Rosebud (Red) |
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Pure; Lovely |
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| Rosebud (White) |
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Girlhood |
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| Spider Flower |
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Elope with me |
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| Statice |
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Sympathy; Rememberance
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| Stephanotis |
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Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel; Come to me |
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| Stock |
Matthiola |
Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You will always be beautiful to me |
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| Sunflower |
Helianthus |
Adoration; Pride; Sunshine |
| Sweet Pea |
Lathyrus |
Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you for a lovely time |
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| Sweet William |
Dianthus Barbatus |
Grant me one smile; Gallantry |
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| Tulip (Red) |
Tulipa |
Believe me; Declaration of love |
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| Tulip (Yellow) |
Tulipa |
There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love |
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| Tulip (Variegated) |
Tulipa |
Beautiful eyes |
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| Verbena |
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Will you get your wish? |
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| Veronica |
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Fidelity |
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| Violet |
Viola |
Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue |
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| Violet (Blue) |
Viola |
I'll always be true; Watchfulness |
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| Violet (White) |
Viola |
Let's take a chance on happiness |
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| Viscaria |
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Will you dance with me? |
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| Wallflower |
Erysimum |
Fidelity in adversity |
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| Water Lily |
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Purity of heart |
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| Wisteria |
Sinensis |
Welcome |
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Xeranthemum |
Eternity; Immortality |
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| Yarrow |
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Healing |
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| Zinnia |
Zinnia |
Thoughts of absent friends |
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| Zinnia (Magenta) |
Zinnia |
Lasting affection |
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| Zinnia (Scarlet) |
Zinnia |
Constancy |
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| Zinnia (White) |
Zinnia |
Goodness |
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| Zinnia (Yellow) |
Zinnia |
Daily rememberance |
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| Zinnia (Mixed) |
Zinnia |
Thinking / In memory of an absent friend |
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