As the saying goes: �Say it with flowers!� And indeed, people have been saying it with flowers since time immemorial, using the special meanings of flowers to express all kinds of emotions. Whether to woo somebody special on Valentine�s Day, display filial affection on Father�s Day or Mother�s Day, or to express a �get well soon� message for somebody ill, flower meanings have been used to say it all. In fact, the symbolic meaning of flowers has given birth to a language of its own, known as floriography.

Apart from each of the names of flowers being imbued with symbolism such as romance or sympathy or affection, all flowers express specific phrases as well. As a matter of fact, the Victorians were the ones who used flower symbolism most profusely to communicate subtly what they wanted to say, but could not speak aloud since decorum would not allow it. With flowers, and their symbolic meanings, they could verbalize a communication or evince a feeling. Thus, the Victorians would often make a bouquet of flowers as a revelation of an unvoiced message to the person receiving it, using various symbolisms like the number of flowers, the arrangement, the color, and of course the type of flower. So, if you want to express your deep-felt feelings to someone special in your life, in a thoughtful and unique way, check out the list of flower names given below, and find out what message you can devise using the special language of flowers. Or, if it is a gift of flowers that you have received, check out the flower names and their meanings to find out what it means. Is it love? Or is it ecstasy? Or perhaps it is a sign of hope, or jealousy, or anticipation, or friendship, or even good-bye. Truly, you can say it all with flowers!

A

Acacia: Hidden love, Beauty in withdrawal

Ambrosia: Love requited

Almond Blossom: Symbolizing hope, Delicacy, Sweetness

Apple Blossom: Good fortune, Harbinger of better things, A strong liking

Arum: Intense feeling of love

Arbutus: I love only thee

Azalea: A symbol of womanhood in China, Passion, Fragility, Take care

B

Baby�s Breath: Purity of heart, Innocence

Bluebell: Gratitude, Constancy, Humility

Buttercup: Riches, Childishness

Black Bryont: Be my support

C

Caladium: Immense delight and joy

Camellia: Perfection, Gratitude

Carnation (Red): Aching heart, Admiration

Christmas Rose: Allay my disquiet

Cornflower: Refinement, Delicacy

D

Daffodil: The sun is bright when I am with you, Respect, Sunshine, Unrequited love, Regard

Delphinium: Fun, Big-hearted

Dog Rose: Pleasure and Pain

Dogwood: Am I indifferent to you?

Dragon Root: Ardor

E

Eglantine: Poetry

Everlasting: - Never ending memory

Euphorbia: Persistence

Eremurus: Endurance

Eupatorium: Delay

Epigaea: Budding

Eucalyptus: Protection

F

Forget-Me-Not: As its name suggests: Forget me not, Memories, True love

Flora�s Bell: Without pretentiousness

Flowering Reed: Confide in heaven

G

Gladiolus: Strength of character, Love at first sight, Generosity

Gardenia: Secret love, You are lovely

Galax: Encouragement

Geranium: Folly, Stupidity

Gerbera: You are the sunshine of my life

Gloxinia: Love at first sight

Goldenrod: Be cautious

Goats-Rue: Reason

Goosefoot: Insult

Globe Amaranth: Unfading Love

H

Heliotrope: Devotion

Hibiscus: Delicate beauty, Consumed by love

Holly: Am I forgotten, Domestic happiness, Defense, Domestic Happiness

Hollyhock: Fruitfulness

Honeyflower: - Secret love, Sweetness of disposition, Sweet, Affection,

Heliotrope: Devotion

I

Iris: Wisdom and Valor, Faith, Promise in love, Hope

Iris (German): Flame

Iris (Yellow): Passion

Ivy: Affection, Friendship, Fidelity, Wedded love

Ivy (Sprig of white tendrils): Affection, Anxious to please

Indian Cress: Resignation

Ipomen Scarlet: Embrace

Indian Cane: Rendezvous

Immortal Flowers: Unfading remembrance

Ipomoea: I attach myself to you

J

Jasmine (Indian): Love, Attachment

Jasmine (Yellow): Elegance, Grace, Modesty

Jasmine (Spanish): Sensuality

Japonica: Symbol of love, Sincerity

Jerusalem Oak: Your love is reciprocated

K

King�s Spear: Regret

Kennedia: Intellectual beauty

L

Laburnum: Blackness

Larkspur (White): Happy-go-lucky, Joyful

Larkspur (Purple): Sweet disposition

Lantana: Rigor

Lily: Purity of heart, Majesty and Honor

Lemon Blossom I promise to be true, Fidelity in love

Lilac: Pride, Beauty

Lavender: Devotion, Love

M

Marjoram: Happiness, Joy

Madder: Calumny

Magnolia: Perseverance, Nobility

Marigold: Sorrow, Jealousy, Caress, Pretty love, Affection, Sacred, Affection

Maidenhair: Discretion

Morning Glory: Affection

Manchineel: Betrayal

Mimosa: - Secret Love

Mugwort: Happiness

Mulberry: Prudence

Mallow: Sweetness, Delicate beauty

Mandrake: Scarcity

Myrtle: Hebrew emblem of Marriage, Love

Maple: Reserve

N

Nasturtium: Victory in Battle, Conquest

Narcissus (White): Selfishness

Narcissus: Stay as sweet as you are, Formality

Nightshade: Truth

Nettle: Cruelty

Nosegay: Gallantry

O

Orchid (Cattleya): Mature charm

Orchid: Symbol for many children in China, Refinement, Beauty, Love, Beauty

Orange Blossom: Eternal Love, Innocence, Marriage and Fruitfulness

Olive: Peace

Orange-Tree: Generosity

Orange-Blossom: Chastity

Orange (Milkweed): Deceit

P

Phlox: Harmony, A good partnership

Passion-Flower: Belief

Peppermint: Warmth of feeling

Peach Blossom: I am your captive

Peppermint: Cordiality

Q

Quaking Grass: A symbol of agitation.

Queen Anne's Lace: Fantasy

R

Rose (Red): Passion, Love

Rose (White): Purity, Virginity

Rose (Yellow): Infidelity, Jealousy

Rose (Coral): Desire

Rose (Pink): Grace and Sweetness, Secret love, Perfect happiness, Secret Love

Rose (Dark pink): Thankfulness

Rose (Pale pink): Joy, Grace

Rosebud (Red): Pure and Lovely

Rosemary: Remembrance

Rhododendron: I am dangerous, Danger, Beware

S

Sunflower (Tall): Pride, False riches

Sunflower ( Dwarf): Adoration

Snowdrop: Consolation, Hope

Sage: Great respect, Wisdom, Female fidelity

Snapdragon: Strength, Gracious lady

Satin-Flower: Sincerity

Spider Flower: Elope with me

Sweet-William: Gallantry, Grant me one smile

Sweetpea: Thank you for a lovely time, Blissful pleasure, Departure, Good-by

Star of Bethlehem: Reconciliation, Atonement

T

Tulip (General): Fame, Perfect lover, Flower Emblem of Holland

Tulip (Yellow): Hopeless love, There's sunshine in your smile

Tulip (Variegated): Beautiful eyes

Tulip (Red): Declaration of love, Believe me

Thornapple: I dreamed of thee

Tuberose: Dangerous pleasures

Teasel: Misanthropy

Trumpet Flower: Separation

V

Valerian: - Accommodating disposition

Verbena: Sensibility, Pray for me

Violet: Modesty

Violet (White): Let�s take a chance

Violet (Blue): Love, Faithfulness, Watchfulness

Virgin�s-Bower: Artifice

Venus Flytrap: Caught at Last

Viscaria: Will you dance with me?

Veronica: Fidelity

Vervain: Enchantment

W

Water Lily: Purity of heart

Water Lily (Yellow): Growing indifference

Water Lily (White): Eloquence

X

Xeranthemum: Cheerful in adversity

Y

Yarrow: Healing, Health

Yew: Sadness

Z

Zinnia: Thoughts of absent friends

Zinnia (Scarlet): Constancy

Zephyranth: Fond Caresses