Week 10: The Final Stretch

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Week 9: Book Layout

Sample book layout (pages 2, 7 and 8 only)

To view/download full pdf copy, visit:

http://uoregon.edu/~hsheedy/pickyourfeeling/

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Week 8: Final Touches & Print

Stickers:

Stationary/Card Designs:

Border ideas:

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Week 7: Cards and Stickers

I’ve been thinking about my printing options. I plan on placing my first batch order next week once designs are finalized and ready. The plan is to have about 15-20  first edition sets of flower stickers (which include 30 flowers and their names/meanings) and 20-30 stationery cards for people to play with at the gallery exhibition. In addition, I am planning for a 11 x 17 sized poster featuring the flowers and their meanings.

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Week 7: Color Swatches & Flower Unity

Color Swatches:

Flower Design Color Tweeks:

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Week 7: The Comprehensive Flower List

Completed List of Floriography and flower symbology:

The Language of Flowers

Flower	Meaning
Abatina	Fickleness
Absinth (Wormwood)	Absence Separation and Torment of Love Bitterness and Heartache Herb of Mars (Astrological)
Acacia Blossom	Friendship Beauty in Retirement and Platonic Love Bad Luck Gift to the Woman
Acacia, Rose or White	Elegance
Acacia, Yellow	Secret Love
Acanthus Leaves	Admiration of the Arts Unbreakable Bonds
Achillea Millefolia	War, To Cure
Aconite (Monkshood, Helmet Flower)	Misanthropy and Poisonous Words Symbol of Crime Chivalry and Knight-errantry Herb of Saturn (Astrological)
Acorn	Symbol of Life and Immortality (Nordic)
Adam’s Needle	A Friend in Need
Adonis (Pheasant’s Eye)	Painful and Sorrowful Remembrances Recollection of Life’s Pleasure Flower of New Year’s Eve (Japanese) Symbol of Gold and Wealth (Japanese) Fortune-Longevity Plant (Japanese)
Agave	Tree of Life and Abundance (Mexican)
Agrimony	Recognition, Thankfulness and Gratitude
Alder Tree (Elm Tree)	Genesis Tree of Embla, the Woman (Nordic) Tree of Fairies (Celtic) Tree of Divination (Old Irish)
Allspice	Compassion
Almond, Common	Heedlessness, Imprudence, and Indiscretion Virginity and Fruitfulness Symbol of Happy Marriage (French)
Almond Blossom	Hope and Watchfulness Flower of the Annunciation
Almond Tree	Tree of Heaven (Persian) Tree of January (Semitic)
Almond Twins	Lover’s Charm and Symbol for Good Luck
Aloe	Sorrow, Grief and Affliction Wisdom and Integrity Dedicated to Zeus and Jupiter
Althea Frutex	Persuasion, Consumed by Love
Alyssum, Sweet	Worth beyond beauty
Amaranth	Constancy and Fidelity Faith and Immortality “My love will never fade or die!”
Amaryllis	Pride Pastoral Poetry
Ambrosia	Love Returned
Amethyst	Admiration
Anemone	Refusal and Abandonment “Go away!” Sickness Dedicated to Aphrodite and Venus
Angelica	Inspiration
Angrec	Royalty
Apple	Temptation Symbol of Perpetual Concord Dedicated to Aphrodite and Venus “Peace be with you!” (Chinese) Good Luck Gift
Apple Blossom	Preference
Apricot Blossom	Timid Love Emblem of the Fair Sex (Chinese)
Arbor Infelix	Tree of Crucifixion
Arbor Vitae (Thuya Tree)	Old Age, Live for Me Tree of Life Unchanging Friendship
Artemisia Leaf	Happiness, AbsenceSymbol of Dignity (Chinese)
Ash Tree	Grandeur, Obedience Tree of Life (Nordic) Genesis Tree of Ask, the Man (Nordic)
Aspen (Trembling Poplar)	Lamentation and Fear
Asphodel	Languor and Regret “My regrets will follow you the grave.” Symbol of Death (Greek)
Aster, China	Variety, “I will think of it.” Elegance and Daintiness Talisman of Love Herb of Venus (Astrological)
Aster, Double	“I share your sentiments.”
Aster, Single	“I will think of it.”
Aster, large-flowered	Mental Reservations, Afterthought
Auricula	Painting
Auricula, Scarlet	Avarice
Austurtium	Splendor
Autumn Bell (Fringed Gentian)	Flower emblem of Autumn (Occidental)
Azalea	Temperance, Generous and Devoted Love Fragile and Ephemeral Passion Emblem of Womanhood (Chinese)
Bachelor’s Button (Cornflower)	Delicacy
Balm (Melissa)	Sympathy and Love Symbol of Rejuvenation (Arabic)
Balm of Gilead	Cure and Relief
Balsam, Red	“Touch me not!” Impatient resolves
Balsam, Yellow	Impatient
Bamboo	Friend of China Symbol of Graceful Strength (Chinese) Durability and Longevity (Chinese) Candidness and Devotion (Japanese)
Bamboo Staff	Mourning for a Father (Chinese)
Banana Tree	Birth and Life Tree of the Tropics
Barberry	Sourness of Temper
Barrel of Fruit (or Vegetables)	Symbol of Abundance
Basil	Hatred
Bay Leaf	“I change but in death.”
Bay Tree	Glory and Resurrection (Roman)
Bay Tree, Laurel	Sharpness
Bay Wreath	Reward of Merit
Bean	Immortality and Transmigration Magic and Mysticism
Bearded Crepis	Protection
Beech Tree	Oracle and Divination (Greek)Dedicated to Zeus and JupiterProsperity and Pleasant Memory Flower Emblem of Denmark
Begonia	“Beware! I am fanciful!”
Belladonna	“I bring you bad luck!” Fatal Gift to a Man
Belladonna (Nightshade, Deadly)	Silence
Belvedere	“I declare war against you!”
Betony	Surprise
Bilberry	Treachery
Bindweed	Coquette and Busybody Passing Attachment without Consequence
Bindweed, Great	Inspiration
Bindweed, Small	Humility
Birch	Meekness
Birch Tree	Light and Fertility Dedicated to Thor and Donar Flower Emblem of Estonia
Birdsfoot Trefoil	Revenge
Bittersweet (Nighshade, Woody)	Truth
Black Poplar	Courage
Blackthorn (Sloe)	Difficulty and Austerity “There are many obstacles to our love!” Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Bladder Nut Tree	Frivolity and Amusement
Bluebell (Harebell)	Constancy, Delicacy and Humility Emblem of St. George
Blue-flowered Greek Valerian	Rupture
Bo Tree (Pipal Tree)	Meditation and Perfection Tree of Nirvana (Buddhist) Dedicated to Gautama Buddha
Bórage	Symbol of Courage (Medieval)
Bouquet of Full-blown Roses	Token of Gratitude
Bouquet of Withered Flowers	Token of Rejected Love
Box Tree	Firmness and Stoicism in Adversity “I will never change!”
Box Holly (Butcher’s Broom)	Activity and Cleanliness
Brake (Eagle Fern)	Confidence and Shelter
Bramble	Remorse Envy and Jealousy Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Branch of Currants	“You please all.”
Brier	Solitude and Thoughtfulness Courage and Strength Herb of Mars (Astrological) Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Broom Plant (Planta Genista)	Ardor, Humility and Neatness Badge of the Plantagenet Kings of England Flower Emblem of Brittany
Buckbean	Calm Repose
Buckeye (Horse Chestnut)	Luxury and Health Good Luck Charm for a Man
Buddha’s Hand (Citrus Medica)	Blessings of Buddha (Chinese)
Bugloss	Falsehood
Bulrush	Indiscretion and Docility
Bundle of Birch Rods (Fasces)	Union and Strength Symbol of Lictorian Authority (Roman)
Burdock	Importunity and Boredom “Don’t touch me!”
Burgundy	Unconscious Beauty
Buttercup	Mockery and Sarcasm Childishness, Ingratitude and Spite Desire for Riches Dedicated to Mars and Ares
Butterfly Weed	“Let me go.”
Cactus	Bravery and Endurance (Amerindian) Fairy’s Hand (Chinese) Bad Luck to a Pregnant Woman (Chinese)
Calla	Magnificent Beauty
Calycanthus	Benevolence
Camellia	Excellence and Steadfastness “I shall love you always!” Good Luck Gift to a Man Symbol of Sudden Death (Japanese)
Camellia, Red	Unpretending excellence
Camellia, White	Perfected loveliness
Camomile (Chamomile)	Initiative and Ingenuity Energy in Adversity Herb of Mercury (Astrological)
Canary Grass	Perseverance
Candytuft, Everflowering	Indifference
Canterbury Bell	Constancy and Warning Emblem of St. Thomas
Cardamine	Paternal error
Cardinal Flower	Distinction and Splendor
Carnation, Pink	Flower Emblem of Mother’s Day
Carnation, Purple	Antipathy and Capriciousness
Carnation, Red	Pure Love, Admiration and Worldly Sentiments
Carnation, White	Endearment, Pure and Ardent Love Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Carnation, Yellow	Distain and Rejection
Carnation, Mixed Colors	Pride and Beauty Health and Energy
Carnation, Striped	Indecision
Caspia	Consistency
Cassia Tree	World Tree and Tree of Life (Chinese)
Catchfly	Snare
Cattail	Peace and Prosperity (Amerindian)
Cedar Tree	Strength, Nobility and Incorruptibility Flower Emblem of Lebanon
Cedar of Lebanon	Incorruptible
Celandine, Lesser	Joy to come
Centaury	Delicacy
Cherry Blossom	Spirituality and Beauty Symbol of Good Education (Chinese) Flower of April (Chinese) Wealth and Prosperity (Japanese) Flower of March (Japanese) National Flower of Japan
Cherry Twins	Good Luck Symbol and Lover’s Charm
Cherry-apple Blossom	Emblem of Feminine Beauty (Chinese) Symbol of Peace and Concord (Chinese)
Chervil	Sincerity
Chestnut	Independence and Injustice Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Chickweed	Rendezvous
Chickweed, Mouse-eared	Ingenuous simplicity
Chicory	Frugality
China Aster	Jealousy and After-thought “I shall fight against fate!” (Selam)
Chrysanthemum	Cheerfulness and Optimism Flower of November (Occidental) Rest and Ease (Chinese) Flower of October (Chinese) Badge of the Old Chinese Army Long Life and Happiness (Japanese) Flower of September (Japanese) Kikumon – Imperial Crest of Japan
Chrysanthemum, Red	Love
Chrysanthemum, Yellow	Slighted Love
Cinnamon	Love and Beauty “My fortune is yours!” (Selam) Dedicated to Aphrodite and Venus
Cinquefoil	Maternal Affection Beloved Daughter
Circaea	Fascination
Citron	Ill-natured Beauty and Sadness
Clematis	Artifice and Ingenuity Mental Beauty and Art Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Clematis, Evergreen	Poverty
Clotbur	Rudeness, Pertinacity
Clove	Dignity and Restraint “I love you secretly!” (Selam)
Clover	Fertility and Domestic Virtue Symbol of Trinity Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Clover, Five-leaved	Bad Luck
Clover, Four-leaved	Good Luck
Clover, Red	Industry
Clover, White	“Think of me.”
Cloves	Dignity
Cobaea	Gossip
Cockle	Gentility
Cockscomb (Celosia)	Silliness or Foppery Affectation and Singularity
Coconut Palm	Tropical Tree of Life and Abundance
Colchicum	“My best days are past.”
Coltsfoot	Maternal Love and Care
Coltsfoot, Tussilage	“Justice shall be done.”
Columbine	Folly, Cuckoldry and Deserted Lover Fool’s Staff Bad Luck Gift to a Man
Columbine, Purple	Resolved to Win
Columbine, Red	Anxious and Trembling
Convolvulus	Bonds and Humble Perseverance Good Luck Gift to a Woman Love and Marriage (Chinese)
Convolvulus, Pink	Worth sustained by judicious and tender affection
Convolvulus, Major	Extinguished hopes
Corchorus	Impatient of absence
Coreopsis	Always Cheerful
Coreopsis Arkansa	Love at first sight
Coriander	“You have hidden merits!” (Selam)
Corn	Riches
Corn Cockle	Innocent Charm and Daintiness Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Cornel	Durability
Corn Straw	Agreement
Corn Straw, Broken	Quarrel
Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty)	Horn of Althea (Greek) Symbol of Abundance
Coronella	“Success crown your wishes.”
Cowslip, American	Divine beauty “You are my divinity.”
Cranberry	Hardiness
Crane’s-bill (Wild Geranium)	Constancy and Availability “I desire to please!”
Crepe Myrtle	Eloquence
Cress	Stability
Crocus	“Abuse not.”
Crocus, Saffron	Mirth
Crocus, Spring	Youthful Gladness and Attachment
Crowfoot	Ingratitude
Crowfoot, Aconite-leaved	Lustre
Crown Imperial	Majesty and Power
Crown of Laurel	Symbol of Victory at the Pythian Games Dedicated to Zeus (Greek)
Crown of Parsley	Symbol of Victory at the Nemean Games Dedicated to Zeus (Greek)
Crown of Pine	Symbol of Victory at the Isthmian Games Dedicated to Poseidon (Greek)
Crown of Roses	Symbol of Superior Merit
Crown of Thorns	Symbol of Martyrdom (Biblical)
Crown of Wild Olives	Symbol of Victory at the Olympian Games Dedicated to Zeus (Greek)
Crowsbill	Envy
Cuckoo Plant	Ardour
Cudweed American	Unceasing remembrance
Currant	“I am worthy of you!” (Selam) “You please all.”
Cuscuta	Meanness
Cyclamen	Diffidence Resignation and Good-bye Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Cypress Tree	Death, Mourning and Despair Mourning and Lament (Occidental) Symbol of Death (Greek) Emblem of Grace and Joy (Oriental)
Daffodil	Emblem of the Annunciation Flower of Easter
Dahlia	Treachery and Instability Sterility and Misrepresentation “Many words but no soul!”
Daisy	Gentleness and Innocence Purity in Thought and Loyal Love Flower of April (Occidental) Dedicated to Aphrodite and Venus Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Daisy, Garden	“I share your sentiments.”
Daisy, Michaelmas	Farewell and Afterthought
Daisy, Parti-colored	Beauty
Daisy, Wild	“I will think of it.”
Damask Rose	Ambassador of Love (Persian)
Dandelion	Oracle of Time and Love “Faithful to you!”
Daphne Odora	Desire to Please Sweets to the sweet
Darnel (Ray Grass	Vice
Date Palm	Tree of the Calendar Year (Egyptian)Sacred Emblem of JudeaTree of Life and Abundance (Arabic) Symbol of Fecundity (Chinese)
Datura (Thorn Apple)	Deceitful Charm “You are poison!” Devil’s Herb (Gypsy Lore)
Day Lily (Hemerocallis)	Emblem of the Mother (Chinese)
Dead Leaves	Sadness and Melancholy Symbol of Autumn (Occidental)
Delphinium (Larkspur, Double)	Haughtiness
Dew Plant	A serenade
Digitalis (Foxglove)	Treacherous Magnificence “You are beautiful but careless!”
Dipsacus (Teasel)	Flower which keeps the Dew “I thirst after you!”
Dittany of Crete	Birth
Dittany of Crete, White	Passion
Dodder of Thyme	Baseness and Meanness
Dodecatheon	“You are my divinity.”
Dog Grass	War and Death Dedicated to Mars (Roman)
Dog Rose	Love and Poetry Hope and Fear “You have enchanted me!”
Dogsbane	Deceit and Falsehood
Dogwood	Durability Love in Adversity
Dragon Plant	Snare
Dragonswort	Horror
Dried Figs (Dried Prunes)	Emaciation and Sterility Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Edelweiss	Daring and Noble Courage Purity and Immortality Emblem of Alpine Achievement National Flower of Switzerland
Eglantine (European Sweetbrier)	Spring and Poetry
Elderberry Blossom	Humility and Kindness Compassion and Zeal
Elecampane (Helenium)	Woe and Tears “You are hurting me!” (Selam) Flower of Helen of Troy (Greek)
Elm	Dignity
Elm, American	Patriotism
Enchanter’s Nightshade	Witchcraft, Sorcery
Endive	Frugality
Everlasting Flower	Attachment and Constancy Never-ceasing remembrance “Always yours!” Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Everlasting Pea	Sweet and Constant Memory
Evening Primula	Inconstancy and Fickleness
Fennel	Worthy of all praise Strength
Fern	Sincerity
Fern, Flowering	Reverie
Fern, Maidenhair	Discretion and Secrecy
Festoon of Laurel	Emblem of Victory
Fig Tree	Prolific Peace and Abundance (Hebrew) Tree of Heaven (Arabic) Wisdom and Integrity Tree of Jupiter (Astrological)
Filbert	Reconciliation
Filix-mas (Male Fern)	Confidence and Fascination Good Luck Gift to a Woman The Lucky Hands (Mongolian) Occultism and Power (Mongolian) Talisman of Genghis Khan
Fir Tree	Elevation, Boldness and Fidelity Dedicated to Pan (Greek) Integrity and Ingenuity Tree of Mercury (Astrological) Lasting Affection and Eternity (Chinese) Good Luck Gift to Departing Friends (Chinese)
Flax	Fate“I feel your kindness.”
Flax, Dried	Industry and Utility
Fleur-de-lis	Flame of Light, Life and Power National Emblem of France
Forget-me-not (Myosotis)	Faithful Love and Undying Memory Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Foxglove	Wish and Insincerity
Frankincense	Faithful heart
Fraxinella	Fire
Fritillary, Checkered	Persecution
Frog Ophrys	Disgust
Fuchsia	Taste Amiability, Anxiety and Confiding Love
Fumitory	Hatred
Fungus (Ling Chih)	Divine Plant of China Symbol of Everlasting Life (Taoist)
Furze (Gorse)	Cheerfulness in Adversity “My thoughts for you are like golden butterflies!” Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Galega	Reason
Galirum	Patience
Garden Balsam (Impatiens)	Refusal and Severed Ties “Touch me not, you have offended me!”
Gardenia	“I love you in secret!” Good Luck Gift to a Man Flower of November (Chinese)
Garland of Flowers	Love’s Bondage
Garlic	Courage and Strength Herb of Mars (Astrological)
Gentian, Yellow	Ingratitude
Geranium	Gentility and Esteem
Geranium, Apple-Scented	Present preference
Geranium, Crane’s Bill	Envy
Geranium, Dark	Melancholy
Geranium, Fish	Disappointed expectation
Geranium, Ivy	Bridal favor “Your hand for the next dance?”
Geranium, Lemon Scented	Unexpected meeting
Geranium, Nutmeg Scented	Expected meeting
Geranium, Oak-leaved	True friendship
Geranium, Penciled	Ingenuity
Geranium, Rose Scented	Preference
Geranium, Scarlet	Folly and Stupidity “You are childish!” Bad Luck Gift to a Man
Geranium, Silver-leaved	Recall
Geranium, Wild	Steadfast Piety
Gilly-flower	Bonds of affection and Lasting beauty
Ginseng	Strength and Longevity (Chinese)Clear Judgment and Vigor (Chinese)
Gladiolus (Sword Lily)	Flower of the Gladiators (Roman) “You pierce my heart!”
Glasswort	Pretension
Globe Flower (Luckan Gowan)	Witches’ Gold (Scottish)
Gloryflower	Glorious Beauty
Glycine	“Your friendship is agreeable and pleasing to me.”
Goldenrod	Precaution and Encouragement
Gooseberry	Anticipation
Gourd	Extent and Bulkiness
Grapes	Token of Canaan, the Promised Land Peace and Abundance (Biblical) Symbol of the Wine of the Eucharist Good Luck Gift
Grapes, Wild	Charity and Mirth
Grass	Utility and Submission Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Green Leaves	Revived Hope
Guelder Rose	Whitsuntide Flower (English)
Hand Flower Tree	Warning
Harebell	Submission and Grief
Hawkweed	Quick sightedness
Hawthorn	Sweet Hope and Marriage “You are my only queen!” Dedicated to Hymen (Greek) Flower of May (Occidental) Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Hazelnut Tree	Communication, Reconciliation and Peace Dedicated to Mercury (Greek) Tree of Wisdom (Celtic) Tree of Thor and Donar (Nordic) Emblem of St. Philibert
Heartsease	Happiness in Recollection
Heath	Solitude
Heather, Purple	Beauty in Solitude and Admiration
Heather, White	Protection from Danger (Scottish)Good Luck“Your wish will come true!”
Helenium	Tears
Heliotrope	Eternal Love and Devoted Attachment Dedicated to Apollo (Greek) Herb of the Sun (Astrological)
Hellebore	Scandal and Calumny Madness and Delirium (Medieval)
Helmet Flower (Monkshood)	Chivalry
Hemlock	Perfidy and Death Poison-cup of Socrates (Greek) “We who must die!” Bad Luck Gift
Hemp	Fate
Henbane	Imperfection
Hepatica (Liverwort)	Confidence and Cure
Hibiscus (Mallow)	Delicate Beauty and Sweet Disposition
Honesty (Satinflower)	Money in all Pockets
Holly	Foresight and Defense Domestic Happiness “I dare not approach!” Flower of December (Occidental)
Holly Herb	Enchantment
Hollyhock	Ambition and Liberality Symbol of Nature and Fecundity (Chinese)
Honey Flower (Melianthus)	Love sweet and secret
Honeysuckle	Devotion and Affection Generosity and Gaiety Bond of Love Rustic Beauty (French) “We belong to each other!” (Selam) Flower of June (Occidental)
Honeysuckle, Coral	“The color of my fate.”
Honeysuckle, Wild	Inconsistency
Hop Plant	Injustice and Destruction “I overcome all difficulties!” (Selam) Flower of October (Occidental)
Hornbeam	Ornament
Horse Chestnut	Luxury
Horse-radish	Bitter Herb of Bondage (Jewish Passover)
Houseleek	Symbol of Vivacity and Domestic industry “My friendship for life!”
Houstonia	Content
Hoya	Sculpture
Hyacinth	Games, Sport and Play Rashness and Woe (Greek) Dedicated to Apollo (Greek)
Hyacinth, Blue	Constancy
Hyacinth, White	Unobtrusive loveliness
Hydrangea (Hortensia)	Boastfulness and Frigidity Heartlessness “Beautiful without scent and fruit!” Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Hyssop	Cleanliness
Ice Plant (Ficoides)	Frigidity and Heartlessness “Your looks freeze me!”
Iris	Faith, Wisdom and Valor Hope, Light and Power Eloquence, Message and Promise Flower Emblem of France (Fleur-de-lis) Dedicated to the Virgin Mary Herb of the Moon (Astrological) Good Luck Gift to a Man Emblem of the Warrior (Japanese) Flower of May (Japanese) “I have a message for you.”
Ivy	Attachment and Eternal Friendship Fidelity and Wedded Love “I die where I cling!” Dedicated to Dionysus and Bacchus
Jack-in-the-Pulpit	Ardor and Zeal
Jacob’s Ladder	“Come down to me.”
Japonica, Pyrus	Fairies’ Fire
Jasmine (Jessamine)	“You are cheerful and graceful.” “I attach myself to you.” (Indian)
Jasmine, Cape	Transport of joy “I am too happy!”
Jasmine, Red	Folly and Glee “Our love will be intoxicating!” (Selam)
Jasmine, Spanish	Sensuality
Jasmine, White	Amiability and Cheerfulness “Our love will be sweet!” (Selam) Symbol of Womanly Sweetness (Chinese)
Jasmine, Yellow	Timidity and Modesty Grace and Elegance “Our love will be passionate!” (Selam) Flower of Epiphany
Job’s Tears	Repentance and Faith
Jonquil	Violent Sympathy and Desire “Have pity on my passion!” (Selam)
Judas Tree	Unbelief and Betrayal
Juniper	Succor, Confidence and Protection Initiative and Ingenuity Herb of Mercury (Astrological)
Justicia	The perfection of female loveliness
Kennedia	Mental Beauty
Kingscup	Desire for Riches
Laburnum	Refusal and Loneliness Pensive Beauty “You have broken my heart!”
Lady’s Slipper	Capricious Beauty
Lantana	Rigor
Larch	Audacity and Boldness
Larkspur	Lightness and Levity Open Heart and Ardent Attachment
Larkspur, Double (Delphinium)	Haughtiness
Larkspur, Single	Fickleness
Laurel	Success and Renown Glory and Victory “I shall conquer you!” Dedicated to Apollo (Greek) Luck and Pride Plant of the Sun (Astrological)
Laurel, Cherry	Perfidy
Laurel, Ground	Perseverance
Laurel, Mountain	Ambition
Laurestina (Libernum)	“I die if neglected.”
Lavender	Constancy and Loyalty Sweetness and Undying Love “Fervent but silent love!” Good Luck Gift to a Woman Herb of Mercury (Astrological)
Leaves, Dead	Sadness
Leek	Flower Emblem of Wales Dedicated to St. David
Lemon	Zest Symbol of Harvest (Jewish Succoth)
Lemon Blossom	Discretion
Lemon Tree	Passion and Discretion Luck and Price Tree of the Sun (Astrological)
Lettuce	Coldheartedness
Lichen	Solitude
Lilac, Mauve	“Do you still love me?” (Selam)
Lilac, Pink	Youth and Acceptance (Occidental)Good Luck Gift to a WomanFriction and Strife (Chinese)
Lilac, Purple	First emotions of Love
Lilac, White	Majesty, Purity and Innocence “My first dream of love!” (Selam)
Lily, Orange	Hatred and Disdain
Lily, White	Sincerity and Majesty Beauty, Elegance and Sweetness Purity and Virginity Symbol of Motherhood (Semitic) Dedicated to Hera and Juno Easter Flower Emblem of the Virgin Mary Rod of St. Joseph Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Lily-of-the-Valley	Purity and Humility Tear of the Virgin Mary Sweetness and Renewed Happiness “Let us make up!” Flower of Spring Whitsuntide Flower (English)
Lime (or Linden Tree)	Conjugal Fidelity
Linden Tree	Conjugal Love and Marital Virtues Tree of Baucis (Greek)
Lint	“I feel my obligations.”
Liquorice, Wild	“I declare war against you!”
Live Oak	Liberty
Liverwort	Confidence
Lobelia, Cardinalis	Distinctive
Locust Tree	Elegance
Locust Tree (Robinia), Green	Affection beyond the Grave
London Pride	Frivolity
Loosestrife (Lythrum)	Pretension
Lotus	Eloquence, Mystery and Truth Symbol of the Sun (Persian) Creation and Resurrection (Egyptian) Flower Emblem of Egypt Golden Throne of Brahma National Flower of India Symbol of Heaven (Buddhist) Fruitfulness and Offspring (Chinese) Perfection and Purity (Chinese) Flower of July (Chinese) Past, Present and Future (Japanese) Flower of Midsummer (Japanese
Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella)	Delicacy and Perplexity “Butterfly wings of our love!” Dedicated to St. Catherine
Love-lies-Bleeding (Amaranthus)	“Hopeless not heartless!”
Lucern	Life
Lupine	Voraciousness and Imagination
Lychnis	Religious Enthusiasm
Madder	Calumny
Madonna Lily	Resurrection and Annunciation Flower of Easter Dedicated to the Virgin Mary
Magnolia, Grandeflora	Dignity and Love of Nature Splendid Beauty and Sweetness Flower of May (Chinese)
Maidenhair Fern	Secret Bond of Love Dedicated to Aphrodite and Venus
Mallow (Hibbiscus)	Delicate Beauty and Gentle Affection Maternal Tenderness and Beneficence Flower of September (Chinese)
Mallow, Marsh	Beneficence
Manchineal	Falsehood
Mandrake (Mandragora)	Rarity Conception and Fruitfulness (Biblical) Plant of Circe (Greek) Devil’s Candle (Arabic) Root of Black Magic (Medieval)
Maple Leaves	Symbol of Autumn (Occidental)Flower Emblem of CanadaLover’s Valentine (Japanese) Flower of October (Japanese)
Maple Tree	Reserve and Retirement
Marigold	Disquietude and Jealousy Grief and Sorrow “What is the matter with you?”
Marigold, African	Uneasiness
Marigold, Fig	Idleness
Marigold, French	Jealousy
Marigold, Prophetic	Prediction
Marjoram	Comfort and Consolation Blushes, Delusion and Illusion Kindness and Courtesy Mascot Flower for Lovers (Gypsy Lore)
Marsh Marigold	Pensiveness and Winning Grace “You are my divinity!”
Marvel-of-Peru	Timidity Flame of Love
Meadow Lychnis	Wit
Meadow Saffron	“Our pleasant days are over!” “Let us separate!” Flower of Autumn (Occidental) Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Meadowsweet	Uselessness
Mecca Balsam	Balm of Gilead (Biblical)Improvement and Cure (Turkish)
Medlar	Timidity and Peevishness Bad Luck Gift to a Man
Mercury	Goodness
Mesembryanthemum	Idleness
Mezereon	Desire to Please Timidity
Mignonette	Modesty and Hidden Beauty “Your qualities surpass your charm!”
Milfoil (Yarrow)	Disputes and Quarrels Emblem of War (Greek) Herb of Achilles (Greek)
Milkvetch	“Your presence softens my pains.”
Milkwort	Hermitage
Mimosa	Bashfulness, Daintiness and Sensibility “Be careful, do not hurt me!”
Mint	Virtue Violent Love and Consolation Plant of Jupiter (Astrological)
Mistletoe	Affection and Love “I shall surmount all difficulties.” Good Luck Gift to a Woman Magic Plant of the Druids (Celtic) Sacred Plant of India
Mock Orange	Counterfeit
Molucca Bean (Virgin Mary’s Nut)	Good Luck Charm (English)
Moonflower	Night and Instability
Moonwort	Forgetfulness
Morning Bride	Unfortunate Attachment “I have lost all.”
Morning Glory	Farewell and Departure Flower of September (Occidental) Symbol of Mortality (Japanese)
Morning Glory, Red	Attachment
Motherwort	Concealed Love
Moschatel	Weak but Winning
Moss	“Charity, nothing more!” Maternal Love Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Moss Rose	Superiority and Pleasure
Mountain Ash (Rowan Tree)	Antidote and Mercy Tree against Magic and Sorcery (Nordic) Dedicated to Thor and Donar (Nordic)
Mountain Clover	Fecundity, Conquest and Victory (Japanese) Flower of July (Japanese)
Mouse-eared Scorpion Grass	“Forget me not.”
Moving Plant	Agitation
Mudwort	Tranquility
Mugwort	Happiness
Mulberry Tree, Red and Black	Symbol of Unhappy Love “I shall not survive you!” (Selam) Tree of Pyramus and Thisbe (Babylonian) Tree of Sorrow (Chinese)
Mulberry Tree, White	Wisdom and Immortality Industry and Comfort of Home (Chinese)
Mullein	Health and Good Nature Herb of Love (Medieval)
Mushroom	Wisdom and Integrity Suspicion Plant of Jupiter (Astrological)
Musk Plant	Weakness
Musk Rose	Capricious Beauty
Mustard Seed	Indifference
Myrobalan	Privation
Myrrh	Gladness
Myrtle	Love, Mirth and Joy (Egyptian)Flower of Hathor (Egyptian)Emblem of Marriage (Hebrew) Flower of the Tabernacle (Hebrew) Dedicated to Aphrodite and Venus
Nandina	Sacred and Heavenly Bamboo (Japanese) Symbol of Clear Air (Japanese) Gift of Purification (Japanese)
Narcissus	Egotism and Conceit Plant of Nemesis (Greek) Symbol of Good Fortune (Chinese) Emblem of Winter (Chinese) Mirth and Joyousness (Japanese) Emblem of Formality (Japanese)
Nasturium (Tropaeolum)	Patriotism Conquest and Victory in Battle
Nettle	Cruelty and Slander “You break my heart!” Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Nettle Tree	Concert
Nigelia (Money-Plant)	Perplexity
Night Convolvulus	Night
Night-blooming Cereus	Transient Beauty
Nightshade, Bittersweet (Woody)	Truth
Nightshade, Deadly (Belladonna)	Silence
Nightshade, Enchanter	Witchcraft, Sorcery and Skepticism
Nosegay	Gallantry
Nuts	“You are cracked!” Bad Luck Gift to a Man
Oak Leaf Cluster	Bravery Token of Heroism and Victory (Teutonic)
Oak Tree	Stability and Hospitality Tree of Philemon (Greek) Dedicated to Zeus and Jupiter Tree of Life (Nordic) Dedicated to Thor and Donar Celestial Tree of the Druids (Celtic) Symbol of Masculine Strength (Chinese)
Oak, White	Independence
Oats	The witching soul of music
Oleander (Rosebay)	Beware Beauty and Grace (Chinese)
Olive Branch	Safe Travel (Biblical) Peace and Reconciliation Emblem of the Archangel Gabriel
Olive Tree	Fidelity and Fruitfulness Dedicated to Athene and Minerva Emblem of Studious Pursuit (Chinese)
Orange	Happiness and Prosperity (Chinese)New Year’s Goodwill Gift (Chinese)
Orange Blossom	Virginity and Innocence Bridal Festivities “I shall not sin!” (Selam) Marriage and Fruitfulness (Saracen) Chastity and Eternal Love (Japanese)
Orange Tree	Sweetness, Generosity and Fecundity
Orchid	A Belle, Beauty, Luxury and Fragrance Flower of Magnificence “I await your favors!” (Selam) Symbol of Love and Beauty (Chinese) Refinement and Fragrance (Chinese) Symbol of Numerous Progeny (Confucian)
Orchid, Bee	Industry
Orchid, Butterfly (Phalaeonophis)	Gaiety
Orchid, Cattleya	Mature Charms
Orchid, Slipper	Capricious Beauty
Oregano	Birth
Osier	Frankness
Osmunda	Dreams
Our Lady’s Bedstraw	Symbol of the Nativity
Ox-Eye Daisy (Buphthalmum)	Patience Flower of Midsummer Day Dedicated to St. John the Baptist
Palm Leaves	Victory and Conquest Success and Peace Symbol of the Harvest (Hebrew Succoth) Symbol of Martyrdom (Catacombs) Emblem of Palm Sunday Dignity and Felicity (Chinese) Emblem of Retirement (Chinese)
Palm Tree	Creative Power and Peace (Semitic)Flower Emblem of Judea
Pansy (Heart’s Ease)	Thoughtful Recollection Flower Emblem of Trinity Sunday Good Luck Gift to a Man
Pansy, Purple	“You occupy my thoughts.”
Pansy, Yellow and Purple Mixed	Forget me not
Parma Violet	“Let me love you!”
Parsley	Festivity
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla)	Unpretentious “You have no claims.” Flower Emblem of Easter
Passionflower	Faith, Belief and Piety Symbol of the Passion (Spanish)
Paulownia	Justice and Benevolence (Japanese)Flower of December (Japanese)Kirimon – Crest of the Empress of Japan
Pea, Everlasting	An appointed meeting Lasting pleasure Happy Marriage and Fertility
Pea, Sweet	Departure and Delicate Pleasures
Peach	Fruit of Eternal Life (Chinese) Good Luck Gift to a Man “Your qualities, like your charms, are unequalled.”
Peach Blossom	Bridal Hope and Generosity (Chinese) Flower of February (Chinese) Feminine Softness and Matrimony (Japanese) Emblem of Springtime (Japanese) “I am your captive.”
Peach Stones	Good Luck Charm for Children (Chinese)
Peach Tree	Tree of Fairy Fruit (Chinese) Emblem of Immortality (Japanese)
Pear	Affection Badge of Actors and Musicians (Chinese)
Pear Blossom	Health and Hope Purity and Longevity (Chinese) Flower of August (Chinese)
Pear Tree	Comfort Wise Justice and Good Government (Chinese)
Pennyroyal	Flee Away
Peony	Shame and Bashful Plant of Healing (Greek) Gay Life and Prosperity (Japanese) Happy Marriage and Virility (Japanese) Flower of June (Japanese)
Peony, Red	Devotion
Periwinkle, Blue	Early Friendship and Unerring Devotion
Periwinkle, White	Pleasures of Memory
Persea Tree	Symbol of Fame (Egyptian)
Persicaria	Restoration
Persimmon	“Bury me amid nature’s beauties.” Symbol of Joy (Chinese) Emblem of Victory (Japanese)
Petunia	Anger and Resentment “I am furious!”
Philodendron	The Loving Tree
Phlox	Sweet Dreams and Proposal of Love Unanimity
Pimpernel, Scarlet	Change and Assignation
Pine, Black	Pity and Boldness
Pine Cone	Life and Fecundity (Semitic)
Pine Needle Twins	Faithfulness and Conjugal Love (Japanese)
Pine, Pitch	Philosophy
Pine, Spruce	Hope in Advesity
Pine Tree	Boldness and Fidelity Dedicated to Poseidon and Neptune Symbol of Friendship (Chinese) Stability and Strong Old Age (Japanese) Flower of January (Japanese)
Pineapple	“You are Welcome.” “You are perfect.”
Pink (Dianthus)	Boldness
Pink, China	Aversion
Pink, Double Indian	Always Lovely
Pink, Mountain	Aspiring
Pink, Red	Ardent Love and Pure Affection
Pink, Variegated	Refusal and Departure
Pink, White	Ingeniousness and Talent
Pink, Yellow	Disdain and Rejection
Plane Tree	Genius and Magnificence (Persian)
Plantain	Symbol of Self Education (Chinese)
Plum Blossom	“Keep your promises!” (Selam)Beauty and Longevity (Chinese)Flower of January (Chinese) Emblem of Winter (Chinese) Happiness and Marriage (Japanese) Flower of February (Japanese) Emblem of Spring (Japanese)
Plum Tree	“Keep your promise!” Taoist Tree of Longevity (Chinese) Patience and Perseverance (Japanese) Emblem of the Samurai (Japanese)
Poinsettia	Christmas Flower (North American) “Be of good cheer!”
Polyanthus	Pride of Riches
Polyanthus, Crimson	The heart’s mystery
Polyanthus, Lilac	Confidence
Pomegranate	Life and Fecundity (Semitic)Dedicated to Hera and JunoSymbol of a Hopeful Future (Oriental) Good Luck Gift to a Woman Flower Emblem of Granada – Spain Badge of Catherine or Aragon
Pomegranate Blossom	Symbol of Posterity (Chinese) Flower of June (Chinese)
Poplar, Black	Courage
Poplar, White	Time
Poppy	Eternal Sleep and Oblivion (Greek)Dedicated to all Nocturnal DeitiesFlower of August (Occidental) Emblem of Memorial Day Flower of December (Chinese) Imagination and Dreaminess Herb of the Moon (Astrological)
Poppy, Red	Consolation
Poppy, Scarlet	Fantastic extravagance
Poppy, White	Sleep and Antidote
Potato Plant	Benevolence
Prickly Pear	Satire
Pride of China (China Berry)	Dissension
Primrose	Early Youth and Young Love Flower of February (Occidental) “I can’t live without you.”
Primrose, Evening	Inconstancy
Primrose, Lilac	Confidence
Primrose, Red	Unpatronized Merit
Privet	Prohibition
Pussy Willow	Flower Symbol of Easter
Ragged Robin	Wit, Curiosity and Dandyism
Ragwort	“I am humble but proud!”
Ranunculus	“You are radiant, I am dazzled by your charms!”
Ranunculus, Wild	Ingratitude
Raspberry	Remorse
Reed	Symbol of Music Plant of Pan (Greek)
Reed, Flowering	Confidence in Heaven
Reed, Split	Indiscretion
Rhododendron, Rosebay	Danger and Beware
Rhubarb	Advice
Rocket	Rivalry, Lust and Vanity Dedicated to Priapus (Greek)
Rohdea	Green for Ten Thousand Years (Japanese) Symbol of Happy Retirement (Japanese)
Rose, Damask	Brilliant Complexion and Freshness
Rose, Dog	Pleasure and Pain
Rose, Full-blown	“I love you” (Selam)
Rose, Guelder	Winter and Age
Rose, Pink	Friendship and Happiness “Our love is perfect happiness!” (Selam)
Rose, Red	Love and Desire “May you be pleased and your sorrows mine!” (Selam) Dedicated to Aphrodite and Venus Flower of Eros and Cupid Emblem of the Martyrs Good Luck Gift to a Woman Badge of the House of Lancaster
Rose, White	Charm and Innocence “You are so pure and lovely!” (Selam) Emblem of Harpocrates (Greek) Symbol of Secrecy and Silence Flower of the Virgin Mary Good Luck Gift to a Woman Badge of the House of York
Rose, White on Red	Badge of the House of Tudor Flower Emblem of England
Rose, Wild	Simplicity
Rose, Withered	Reproach and Fleeting Beauty
Rose, Yellow	Infidelity and Jealousy Forgive and Forget Bad Luck Gift to a Woman
Rosebud	Beauty and Youth “Your ignorance of love is sweet!” (Selam)
Rosebud, Moss	Confession of Devotion
Rose-on-Soleil	White Rose within a Sunburst Badge of the House of York
Rose of Jericho	Symbol of Resurrection
Rosemary	Constancy, Fidelity and Loyalty Enduring Love, Devotion and Memory “Your presence revives me!” Herb of Aries (Astrological)
Rudbeckia	Justice
Rue	Disdain Morals and Mercy (Medieval) Magic and Witchcraft (Shakespearian) Flower Emblem of Saxony
Rue, Goats	Reason
Rushes	Calm and Docility
Rye Grass	Changeable Disposition
Saffron	“Beware of excess!” (Selam) Luck and Pride Herb of the Sun (Astrological)
Sage	Esteem and Domestic Virtues “I respect you deeply!” (Selam) Health and Longevity Herb of Zeus and Jupiter
Sainfoin	Agitation
St. John’s-wort	Animosity, Suspicion and Superstition Devil’s Flight (Medieval) Charm against Evil Spirits
Sakaki (Shinto Tree)	Sacred Tree of Shintoism (Japanese)
Sakaki Branches	Farewell Gift to the Dead (Japanese)
Sardane (Herba Sardonica)	Irony, Scorn and Mockery “I laugh at you!” (Sardinian)
Sardony	Irony
Saxifrage, Mossy	Affection
Scabious	Widowhood and Mourning
Sedum (Stonecrop)	Tranquility Lover’s Wreath
Selam	Persian Language of Flowers
Senvy	Indifference
Shamrock	Light Heartedness Flower Emblem of Ireland Dedicated to St. Patrick
Sheaf of Wheat	Symbol of Abundance
Shooting Star	“You are my divinity!”
Snail Plant	Sluggishness and Stupidity
Snakesfoot	Horror
Snapdragon	Presumption and Desperation
Snowball	Bound
Snowdrop	Hope and Consolation “Let us wait for better days!” Flower of January (Occidental) Emblem of Early Spring Dedicated to the Virgin Mary Symbol of Candlemas
Solomon’s Seal	Secret, Concealment and Discretion “Our secret will be duly kept!”
Soma	Vedic Plant God of Vegetation
Sorrel	Parental Affection
Sorrel, Wild	Wit ill-timed
Sorrel, Wood	Joy and Maternal Tenderness
Southernwood	Jest and Bantering Constancy and Perseverance Lover’s Plant Herb of Mercury (Astrological)
Spearmint	Warmth of Sentiment
Speedwell (Veronica)	Fidelity and Sanctity Emblem of St. Veronica
Speedwell, Germander	Facility
Speedwell, Spiked	Semblance
Spider Ophrys	Adroitness
Spiderwort	“Esteem not love.” Momentary happiness
Spindle Tree	Ineffaceable Memory “Your charm is engraved in my heart!”
Star of Bethlehem	Purity and Reconciliation
Statice Sinuata	Loyalty
Stephanotis	Marital Bliss
Stock	Bonds of Affection
Stonecrop	Tranquility
Straw	Union
Straw, Broken	Dissension “Rupture of our union!”
Strawberry	Intoxication and Delight “You are delicious!” Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Strawberry Leaves	Completeness and Perfection
Strawberry Tree	Esteem
Sumach, Venice	Splendor
Sunflower	Homage and Devotion “My eyes see only you!” Symbol of the Sun (Incan) Flower Emblem of Peru
Sunflower, Dwarf	Admiration and Gratitude
Sunflower, Tall	Pride and Appreciation
Sweet Basil	Poverty and Hate
Sweet Pea	Departure and Adieu
Sweet William	Gallantry, Finesse and Perfection
Sweetbrier, American	Simplicity
Sweetbrier, European	Poetry
Sweetbrier, Yellow	Decrease of Love
Sycamore	Love and Fertility Mirth and Joy Curiosity Tree of Life (Egyptian)
Syringa	Memory, Love and Beauty Plant of Venus (Astrological)
Syringa, Carolina	Disappointment
Tamarisk	Crime
Tansy	Resistance Easter Flower Emblem of St. Athanasius “I declare war against you!”
Tea Rose	“Our love will be fruitful!” (Selam)
Teasel, Fuller’s	Misanthropy
Thistle	Defiance and Surliness Austerity and Intrusion Flower Emblem of Scotland Dedicated to St. Anthony
Thorn Apple	Deceitful Charms
Thorn, Evergreen	Solace in adversity
Thorns, Branch	Severity
Thrift	Sympathy
Thyme	Courage and Activity Spontaneous Emotion
Thyrsus	A staff entwined with Vine and Ivy topped by a Pine Cone Symbol of Life and Fecundity (Semitic) Emblem of Dionysus and Bacchus
Tiger Lily	Wealth and Pride
Toadstool	Symbol of Good Luck
Traveler’s Joy	Rest, Safety and Playful Gaiety
Tree Peony	Love and Affection (Chinese) Flower of March (Chinese) Emblem of Spring (Chinese)
Trefoil, Birdsfoot	Revenge
Tremella Nestoc	Resistance
Trillium Pictim	Modest Beauty
Truffle	Surprise
Trumpet Flower	Fame
Trumpet Flower, ash-leaved	Separation
Tuberose	Dangerous Pleasures Voluptuousness Mistress of the Night (Malayan) Flower Emblem of Persia
Tulip	Symbol of the Perfect Lover (Persian) “A declaration of love!” (Selam) Flower of Spring (Occidental) Flower Emblem of Holland Imagination and Dreaminess Herb of the Moon (Astrological)
Tulip, Red	Declaration of Love
Tulip, Striped	Beautiful Eyes
Tulip, Yellow	Hopeless Love
Tulip Tree	Retirement and Rural Happiness
Turnip	Charity
Tussie Mussie	Fragrance remembered
Tussilage, sweet-scented (Coltsfoot)	“Justice shall be done to you!”
Valerian (Vandal Root)	Dissimulation and RuptureHerb of Mercury (Astrological)Fatal Gift
Valerian, Red	An accommodating disposition
Venus’ Car	“Fly with me.”
Venus’ Looking Glass	Flattery and Pride “You are charming but somewhat haughty!”
Venus’ Trap	Deceit
Verbena (Vervain)	Wish-granting Herb (Persian) Herb of Mars (Roman) Enchantment and Affection Herb of Venus (Astrological)
Vernal Grass	Poor but happy
Vetch	“I cling to you.”
Vine	Peace and Plenty (Semitic) Emblem of the Chosen People (Hebrew) Symbol of the Redeemer (Biblical) Emblem of the Christian Faith (Byzantine) Luck and Strength Plant of the Sun (Astrological)
Vine Leaves	Mirth and Intoxication Dedicated to Bacchus and Dionysus
Violet, Blue	Modesty and Simplicity “I return your love!” Flower of March (Occidental) Good Luck Gift to a Woman Herb of Jupiter (Astrological) Flower of Io (Greek) Emblem of the French Bonapartists
Violet, White	Candor and Innocence
Violet, Yellow	Rural Happiness
Volkamenia	“May you be happy.”
Wake Robin (Arum)	Ardor
Wallflower	Friendship in Adversity Fidelity in Misfortune Good Luck Gift to a Woman
Walnut	Hard Fate and Trickery Intellect Bad Luck Gift to a Man
Walnut Twins	Symbol of Good Luck (Mediterranean)
Water Lily	Eloquence and Persuasion Purity of Heart Flower of July (Occidental)
Wax Plant	Susceptibility
Wheat	Riches and Prosperity
Wild Rose	Simplicity and Modesty “I shall follow you everywhere!”
Wild Rue	“I like my independence!”
Wild Thyme	“You are careless and thoughtless!”
Wild Vine	Poetry and Imagination
Willow	Forsaken and Slighted Love Grief and Mourning (Occidental) Powers of Resurgent Spring (Chinese) Patience and Perseverance (Japanese) Emblem of Meekness (Buddhist)
Willow, French	Bravery and Humanity
Willow, Water	Frankness and Freedom
Willow, Weeping	Mourning
Willow-Herb, spiked	Pretension
Winter Cherry	Deception
Wisteria	Youth and Poetry (Japanese) Flower of April (Japanese) Emblem of Summer (Japanese)
Witch Hazel	A Spell
Wreath of Flowers	Flora’s Diadem
Wreath of Fragrant Olives	Reward for Literary Merit (Chinese)
Wreath of Hawthorn	Symbol of Marriage (Greek)
Wreath of Myrtle	Symbol of Marriage (Hebrew)
Wreath of Oak Leaves (Civic Crown)	Award for Saving a Life in Battle (Roman)
Wreath of Orange Blossoms	Symbol of Marriage and Fecundity (Saracen)
Wreath of Verbena	Symbol of Marriage (Roman)
Wreath of Wheat	Flower Emblem of the Ukraine (Russian)
Wolfsbane (Aconite)	Misanthropy
Wood Anemone	Maternal Love
Wormwood	Absence
Xeranthemum (Eternal Flower)	Eternity and Immortality
Yew Tree	Death, Grief and Sorrow Faith and Resurrection (Celtic) Witches Tree (Old English)
Yggdrasill	Nordic World Tree
Yucca	“Yours until death!”
Zephyr Flower	Expectation
Zinnia	Thoughts about Absent Friends

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Week 7: Finalize Color & Print Decision

Colored, in progress

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Week 6

Weeks 5 & 6 Flower Sketches

Now with Last 4: Nigelia, Ophrys, Peony, and Petunia:

Previous working sketch:

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