The Common Flower Names May Vary According To The Language And Region

Flowers have been associated with various names, meanings and symbols since time immemorial. Each flower bears a meaning and has a unique symbol. Some flowers convey good wishes, some show solemn sympathy, while some simply say, "I love you." Indeed, flower meanings evince all kinds of sentiments and the pretty blooms can express what words cannot. Hence, if you have an idea about flower names and meanings, you can express yourself in a 'flowery' way.

When it comes to naming flowers, we can say that they are classified in the same manner as other plants. To put in simple words, each of the different flower types has two names - common name and scientific name (or Latin name). The common flower names may vary according to the language and region, while the scientific flower names are accepted throughout the world. At times, two flowers that look similar may bear the same nickname or common name. Or else, a single flower specimen may have two different common names within the same region. In order to avoid this confusion, scientific flower names are given according to the ICBN (International Code of Botanical Nomenclature).

As every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these fragile blooms, and as a leading psychologist states. "Flowers are a perfect replica of human life" planting, growth, bloom, withering

This is one version of the meaning of flowers, there are many different versions from several countries some with completely different meanings. This one is fairly comprehensive and one that is commonly used in North America.

Several flowers listed below are not normally available in North American flower shops and others are very seasonal. Even flowers that are listed as Year round may not be available on any given day! Please don't expect that any given florist has these flowers in stock.

ACACIA -Concealed Love, Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love

AMBROSIA -Your Love is Reciprocated

AMARYLLIS -Pride, Pastoral Poetry

ANEMONE -Forsaken

ARBUTUS -Thee Only Do I Love

ASTER -Symbol of Love, Daintiness

AZALEA -Take Care of Yourself for Me, Temperance, Fragile Passion, Chinese Symbol of Womanhood

BACHELOR BUTTON -Single Blessedness

BEGONIA -Beware

BELLS OF IRELAND -Good Luck

BITTERSWEET -Truth

BLUEBELL -Humility

CACTUS -Endurance

CAMELLIA (PINK) -Longing for you

CAMELLIA (RED) -You're a Flame in My Heart

CAMELLIA (WHITE) -You're Adorable

CARNATION (GENERAL) -Fascination, Woman Love

CARNATION (PINK) -I'll Never Forget You

CARNATION (RED) -My Heart Aches For You, Admiration

CARNATION (PURPLE) -Capriciousness

CARNATION (SOLID COLOR) -Yes

CARNATION (STRIPED) -No, Refusal, Sorry I Can't Be With You, Wish I Could Be With You

CARNATION (WHITE) -Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift

CARNATION (YELLOW) -You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection

CATTAIL -Peace, Prosperity

CHRYSANTHEMUM (GENERAL) -You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest.

CHRYSANTHEMUM (WHITE) -Truth

CHRYSANTHEMUM (YELLOW) -Slighted Love

CROCUS -Cheerfulness

CYCLAMEN -Resignation and Good-bye

DAFFODIL -Regard, Unrequited Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You