Victoria Jones

Abridged Flower Dictionary

The Language of Flowers

Vanessa Diffenbaugh 2011

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Almond Blossom (Amygdalus communis)

Indiscretion

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Aloe (Aloe vera)

Grief

Azalea (Rhododenron)

Fragile and ephemeral passion

Babys Breath (Gypsophila paniculata)

Everlasting love

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

Magnificence

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis)

Passion

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aetiopica)

Modesty

Camellia (Camellia)

My destiny is in your hands

Carnation, Pink (Dianthus caryophyllus)

I will never forget you

Carnation, Red (Dianthus caryophyllus)

My heart breaks

Carnation, White (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Sweet and lovely

Carnation, Yellow (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Disdain

Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum)

Truth

Daffodil (Narcissus)

New beginnings

Dahlia (Dahlia)

Dignity

Daisy (Bellis)

Innocence

Daisy, Gerber (Gerbera)

Cheerfulness

Dandelion (Taraxacum)

Rustic oracle

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus)

Protection

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis)

Forget me not

Freesia (Freesia)

Lasting friendship

Fuchsia (Fuchsia)

Humble love

Gardenia (Gardenia)

Refinement

Geranium, Oak-Leaf (Pelargonium)

True friendship

Gladiolus (Gladiolus)

You pierce my heart

Hibiscus (Hibiscus)

Delicate beauty

Honeysuckle (Lonicera)

Devotion

Hyacinth, Blue (Hyacinthus orientalis)

Constancy

Hyacinth, Purple (Hyacinthus orientalis)

Please forgive me

Hyacinth, White (Hyacinthus orientalis)

Beauty

Hydrangea (Hydrangea)

Dispassion

Impatiens (Impatiens)

Impatience

Iris (Iris)

Message

Jasmine, White (Jasminum officinale)

Amiability

Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla)

Desire

Laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides)

Pensive beauty

Laurel (Laurus nobilis)

Glory and success

Lavender (Lavandula)

Mistrust

Lemon (Citrus limon)

Zest

Lilac (Syringa)

First emotions of love

Lily (Lilum)

Majesty

Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)

Return of happiness

Magnolia (Magnolia)

Dignity

Marigold (Calendula)

Grief

Mimosa (Mimosa)

Sensitivity

Mistletoe (Viscum)

I surmount all obstacles

Mock Orange (Pittosporum undulatum)

Counterfeit

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)

Patriotism

Oleander (Nerium oleander)

Beware

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Orchid (Orchidaceae)

Refined beauty

Peony (Paeonia)

Anger

Petunia (Petunia)

Your presence soothes me

Poppy (Papaver)

Fantastic extravagance

Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus)

You are radiant with charms

Rhododendron (Rhododendron)

Beware

Rose, Burgundy (Rosa)

Unconscious beauty

Rose, Moss (Rosa)

Confession of love

Rose, Orange (Rosa)

Fascination

Rose, Pale Peach (Rosa)

Modesty

Rose, Pink (Rosa)

Grace

Rose, Purple (Rosa)

Enchantment

Rose, Red (Rosa)

Love

Rose, White (Rosa)

A heart unacquainted with love

Rose, Yellow (Rosa)

Infidelity

Snowdrop (Galanthus)

Consolation and hope

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

False riches

Tulip (Tulipa)

Declaration of love

Violet (Viola)

Modest worth

Wisteria (Wisteria)

Welcome