Today's post is dedicated to a dear friend who recently found out some pretty bad news. It's not easy to hear news like the one she heard, but she's doing as well as anyone could, given the circumstances. This first plant is one that I chose because it represents, in a Victorian-era mode of communication known as the Language of Flowers, strength of character, honor, and conviction, all traits which perfectly capture my friend: the Gladiolus.
Common Name: Gladiolus
Genus: Gladiolus
Also Known As: Sword Lily
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Named for the shape of their leaves, from the Latin word gladius which means "sword," these flowers can be used to symbolize infatuation (when in a bouquet), but they can also used to symbolize moral integrity and strength. They are also the birth flower of those born in August.
This next flower I chose because sometimes we are reminded of the ephemeral quality of life and because sometimes we have to remember where we came from; this flower makes me think of childhood, not mine specifically but just the simplicity of childhood in general.
Common Name: Lilac
Genus: Syringa
Image Source: Monrovia
In the Language of Flowers, the white form of these fragrant flowers symbolize youthful innocence and memories. The wood has been used traditionally for engraving, musical instruments, and knife handles among other things. These also grow in a purple form which have a different meaning in the Language of Flowers.
So there you have it; perhaps in a future post I shall go more in depth about usages of these two plants, but for now this will suffice.
Until next time.
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