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Each flower has its own meaning and displays a special message. Orange blossom, for instance, signifies chastity, purity and loveliness, while red chrysanthemum means I love you.
Flowers have always been a big feature at weddings, too. The groom often wears a flower that appears in the bridal bouquet in his button-hole. This stems from the Medieval tradition of wearing his Lady's colors, as a declaration of his love.
See the meaning of other flowers as well as herbs and trees.
| Symbolic Meanings of Herbs, Flowers and Trees | |
|---|---|
| Aloe | Healing, protection, affection |
| Angelica | Inspiration |
| Arborvitae | Unchanging friendship |
| Bachelor's button | Single blessedness |
| Basil | Good wishes, love |
| Bay | Glory |
| Black-eyed Susan | Justice |
| Carnation | Alas for my poor heart |
| Chamomile | Patience |
| Chives | Usefulness |
| Clover, white | Think of me |
| Coriander | Hidden worth |
| Cumin | Fidelity |
| Fennel | Flattery |
| Fern | Sincerity |
| Geranium, oak-leaved | True friendship |
| Goldenrod | Encouragement |
| Heliotrope | Eternal love |
| Holly | Hope |
| Hollyhock | Ambition |
| Honeysuckle | Bonds of love |
| Horehound | Health |
| Hyssop | Sacrifice, cleanliness |
| Ivy | Friendship, continuity |
| Lady's-mantle | Comforting |
| Lavender | Devotion, virtue |
| Lemon balm | Sympathy |
| Marjoram | Joy, happiness |
| Mint | Eternal refreshment |
| Morning glory | Affectation |
| Nasturtium | Patriotism |
| Oak | Strength |
| Oregano | Substance |
| Pansy | Thoughts |
| Parsley | Festivity |
| Pine | Humility |
| Poppy, red | Consolation |
| Rose | Love |
| Rosemary | Remembrance |
| Rue | Grace, clear vision |
| Sage | Wisdom, immortality |
| Salvia, blue | I think of you |
| Salvia, red | Forever mine |
| Savory | Spice, interest |
| Sorrel | Affection |
| Southernwood | Constancy, jest |
| Sweet pea | Pleasures |
| Sweet woodruff | Humility |
| Tansy | Hostile thoughts |
| Tarragon | Lasting interest |
| Thyme | Courage, strength |
| Valerian | Readiness |
| Violet | Loyalty, devotion |
| Violet, blue | Faithfulness |
| Violet, yellow | Rural happiness |
| Willow | Sadness |
| Zinnia | Thoughts of absent friends |
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a Bunch of Dandelions from your small child means just as much as a bouquet of Roses from your overgrown child!!
I totally agree. There is
I totally agree. There is nothing more special than a wilted bouquet of "wild flowers" from a precious child.