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Type of Flowers |
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
- William Wordsworth.
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From time immemorial flowers have inspired many a poets and artists like Renoir to lay bare their hearts. Even in these modern times flowers play a significant role in our lives because nothing conveys emotions the way flowers do. Be it a wedding or a funeral, a christening or a birthday, guests come armed with flowers. There are different types of flowers and each one conveys a different meaning. Many a books have been printed giving the meaning and significance of over 800 different flower name and types. |
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Roses
The rose is one the most symbolic flowers ever. It has long been associated with beauty and grace. The ancient Romans used it as a symbol for the goddess of love Aphrodite. Though there are endless traditions and symbolisms surrounding the Rose, the most popular of them remain the offering of the red rose, which signifies Love. The white rose signifies Peace and the yellow friendship. According to a myth, if a young girl has a number of lovers she should take the petals of a white rose, write the name of a lover on each petal and then throw the air. The last petal to touch the ground would have the name of the man she ought to marry. Well superstitions aside, it’s hard to deny the power of the mighty rose.
Tulips
They are a perennial type of flower. Though it is the national flower of Iran and Turkey but the largest collection of Tulips is to be found at the Keukenhof tulip gardens in Amsterdam. A truly breathtaking sight with tulips in a wide range of hues and colors, it attracts over a million visitors every month and is solely responsible for the rise of the Tulips in popular culture. Tulip flowers are held in Netherlands and North America every May. An ornamental flower which can add that extra zing to your living room any given day.
Daffodils
Also known as Narcissus, they are a type of spring flower. Besides being the national flower of Wales daffodils have been immortalized by William Wordsworth in ‘I wandered lonely as a cloud.’ They also have the rare honor of being on the stamps of the U.S Postal service.
Lilies
Because they symbolize purity and happiness Lilies are one of the most popular type of wedding flowers. They come in a wide range of variety and bloom in every season and thus are very popular. Infact, thanks to the variety of lilies they signify everything from coquetry to innocence to a rather suitable kind to carry to a funeral. Their beauty amongst flowers remains largely unsurpassable.
Carnation
Carnations have a rich history having been cultivated for over 2,000 years. It is native to the Near East. They are especially worn on occasions such as Mother’s day and weddings. Red carnations indicate admiration while white signify pure love and good luck. Even the Irish have a soft spot for these dainty flowers as green carnations are widely used on St. Patrick’s Day. However it is the pink carnation that has the deepest meaning of them all, it signifies a mother’s undying love for her child, because legend goes that carnations first appeared on earth at the spot where Mother Mary shed tears for her son, Jesus Christ’s plight.
Sunflowers
They have long been regarded as a type of a wildflower. It is a native of the Americas. Greek legend has it that a young girl who fell in love with the Sun God Apollo spent nine days watching his chariot move across the sky was eventually transformed into a sunflower. It is the state flower of Kansas.
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