[name_u]Welcome[/name_u] to Fantastic [name_f]Flora[/name_f]! In this post, I will bring to you naming wonders from nature, specifically the botanical section. [name_u]An[/name_u] escape from the beautiful but exhaustingly common [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] or [name_f]Zinnia[/name_f], and for those looking for an under-the-radar alternative to their favourite floral name.
I will be linking any similar posts I make in the future, and they will be under one collective. Note that my astronomy triad is unrelated and seprate to this series. I am going to keep the format simple and not go deep into detail. I will only mention the name of the plant and any symbolism they have, if existing. For now, here are some of the names that Iâve collected:
- Achillea - F - âpain of the peopleâ
Other names: [name_u]Yarrow[/name_u]
Symbolism: Healing & protection
- Aciano - M - âblue bottle flowerâ
Other names: Centurea Cyanus, Cornflower, Bachelorâs Button
Symbolism: [name_u]Love[/name_u] & fertility
- Althaea - F - âwith healing powerâ
Other names: Marshmallow plant
Symbolism: Associated with [name_f]Althea[/name_f] and Aphrodite/Venus
- [name_f]Anemone[/name_f] - F - âdaughter of the windâ
Other names: Windflower
Symbolism: Anticipation, unrequited love
- Aralia - F - âmade of goldâ
Other names: Spikenard
Symbolism: None
- [name_f]Artemisia[/name_f] - F - âperfectâ
Other names: Mugworts, Wormwood
Symbolism: judgment
- Astilbe - F - âdevoid of brillianceâ
Other names: False goatâs beard
Symbolism: Dedication to a loved one
- [name_m]Bramble[/name_m] - M - âblackberry shrubâ
Other names: Rubus
Symbolism: None
- [name_f]Calanthe[/name_f] - F - âbeautiful flowerâ
Other names: [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] orchid
Symbolism: [name_u]Royalty[/name_u]
- [name_f]Calluna[/name_f] - F - âbeautifulâ
Other names: [name_f]Calluna[/name_f] vulgaris, heather
Symbolism: Good luck
- [name_f]Calytrix[/name_f] - F - âstar-flowerâ
Other names: [name_f]Pink[/name_f] summer calytrix, pink summer starflower
Symbolism: None
- Cassinia - F - âunknownâ
Other names: Name of several plants
Symbolism: None
- Celosia - F - âaflameâ
Other names: Cockâs comb
Symbolism: Friendship
- [name_f]Chrysanthemum[/name_f] - F - âgolden flowerâ
Other names: None
Symbolism: [name_u]Loyalty[/name_u] (Novemberâs birthflower)
- [name_f]Cleome[/name_f] - F - âspider flowerâ
Other names: Spider flower
Symbolism: Femininity
- [name_f]Cliantha[/name_f] - F - âglory of the flowerâ
Other names: None
Symbolism: None
- Cyathea - F - âlittle cupâ
Other names: Tree ferns
Symbolism: None
- [name_u]Dandelion[/name_u] - M - âtooth of the lionâ
Other names: Taraxacum
Symbolism: Growth
- [name_f]Dianella[/name_f] - F - âsmall Dianaâ
Other names: Flax lily
Symbolism: None
- [name_u]Dittany[/name_u] - U - âgrown on Mount Dikteâ
Other names: Origanum dictamnus, Cretan dittany, hop marjoram
Symbolism: None
- [name_u]Fennel[/name_u] - M - âlittle hayâ
Other names: [name_f]Nigella[/name_f] [name_f]Sativa[/name_f], Foeniculum vulgare
Symbolism: Strength
- [name_u]Hellebore[/name_u] - M - âplant eaten by fawnsâ
Other names: Helleborus
Symbolism: [name_f]Serenity[/name_f]
- [name_m]Hemlock[/name_m] - M - âpoisonous plantâ
Other names: Conium maculatum
Symbolism: Death
- [name_u]Hyacinth[/name_u] - U - âblue larkspurâ
Other names: None
Symbolism: Jealousy
- [name_f]Ixia[/name_f] - F - âpine thistleâ
Other names: African corn lily
Symbolism: None
- [name_f]Ixora[/name_f] - F - âlordâ
Other names: [name_u]West[/name_u] [name_f]Indian[/name_f] jasmine, Jungle geranium
Symbolism: [name_f]Passion[/name_f]
- Leonotis - M - âlionâs earâ
Other names: Leonotis nepetifolia
Symbolism: None
- [name_f]Lunaria[/name_f] - F - âmoon-likeâ
Other names: [name_m]Money[/name_m] plant, moonwort
Symbolism: [name_f]Honesty[/name_f] & sincerity
- [name_u]Lupine[/name_u] - U - âwolfâ
Other names: Bluebonnet
Symbolism: [name_f]Happiness[/name_f]
- Lycaste - F - âfollower of Artemisâ
Other names: Sweet-scented lycaste (orchids)
Symbolism: None
- Myristica - F - âfragrantâ
Other names: [name_f]Nutmeg[/name_f]
Symbolism: None
- [name_f]Myrthe[/name_f] - F - âmyrtleâ
Other names: [name_f]Myrtle[/name_f]
Symbolism: Innocence & purity
- [name_f]Narcissa[/name_f] - F - âdaffodilâ
Other names: [name_f]Daffodil[/name_f]
Symbolism: Rebirth
- Nymphaea - F - âwater lilyâ
Other names: Water lily
Symbolism: Resurrection
- [name_u]Oleander[/name_u] - M - âevergreen treeâ
Other names: Nerium
Symbolism: Romance & destiny
- [name_f]Orvokki[/name_f] - F - âpansy flowerâ
Other names: [name_f]Viola[/name_f]
Symbolism: Devotion
- Padmini - F - âa collection of lotusesâ
Other names: Nelumbo nucifera
Symbolism: [name_f]Purity[/name_f]
- [name_u]Phlox[/name_u] - M - âflameâ
Other names: Paniculata
Symbolism: Friendship & harmony
- Plumleaf - F - âunknownâ
Other names: Rhododendron prunifolium, plumleaf azalea
Symbolism: None
- Ponderosa - F - âheavy pineâ
Other names: Blackjack pine
Symbolism: None
- [name_f]Primula[/name_f] - F - âfirst roseâ
Other names: [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]
Symbolism: Youth & young love
- Ralitsa - F - âlarkspurâ
Other names: [name_f]Delphinium[/name_f], larkspur
Symbolism: Fickleness & joy
- Sacnicte - F - âwhite plumeria flowerâ
Other names: [name_f]Frangipani[/name_f]
Symbolism: [name_f]Beauty[/name_f] & charm
- [name_f]Sakura[/name_f] - F - âcherry blossomâ
Other names: Japanese cherry, cherry blossom
Symbolism: Renewal & optimism
- [name_m]Salix[/name_m] - M - âunknownâ
Other names: [name_u]Willow[/name_u]
Symbolism: Flexibility
- Solandra - F - âman of the sunâ
Other names: Nightshade
Symbolism: [name_u]Magic[/name_u]
- [name_f]SĂłlja[/name_f] - F - âbuttercupâ
Other names: Ranunculus, buttercup
Symbolism: Youthfulness
- [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] - F - âimmortalityâ
Other names: Tanacetum
Symbolism: War
- [name_u]Thistle[/name_u] - U - âto prickâ
Other names: None
Symbolism: Resiliency & pride
- [name_f]Tigerlily[/name_f] - F - âtigerlilyâ
Other names: [name_f]Lilium[/name_f] lancifolium
Symbolism: Wealth & prosperity
- [name_f]Tulip[/name_f] - F - âturbanâ
Other names: Tulipa
Symbolism: [name_u]Perfect[/name_u] love
- [name_u]Vivendel[/name_u] - U - âhoneysuckleâ
Other names: Lonicera
Symbolism: Pure happiness
- [name_m]Vulcan[/name_m] - M - âto flashâ
Other names: Brugmansia vulcanicola, [name_m]Vulcan[/name_m] angel trumpet
Symbolism: None
- [name_u]Yarrow[/name_u] - M - ârough streamâ
Other names: Achillea millefolium
Symbolism: Healing & protection
- Yoloxochitl - F - âflower of the heartâ
Other names: [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] mexicana
Symbolism: Longevity & stability
There were a few names I had omitted from the final list, that you can see below.
[name_f]Celandine[/name_f]
Cosmea
[name_f]Prunella[/name_f]
[name_u]Snapdragon[/name_u]
Sundew
That was the end of my huge list of botanical names, created for your viewing pleasure. Thank you for being so patient, dear reader! What were you favourites from your list? Any I missed, or that youâd like to add?