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Various folk cultures and traditions assign symbolic meanings to plants. Although these are no longer commonly understood by populations that are increasingly divorced from their rural traditions, some meanings survive. In addition, these meanings are alluded to in older pictures, songs and writings.
Geranium phaeum, commonly called dusky crane's-bill, [1] mourning widow or black widow, is a herbaceous plant species in the family Geraniaceae. [2] It is native to southern, central, and western Europe, and is cultivated as a garden subject. It has dark violet colored flowers. [3]
Iris susiana, commonly known as the mourning iris, [2] is a species of perennial plant in the family Iridaceae. The mourning iris is native to the Middle East. It grows in Lebanon, Syria and Turkey, although it is believed to be extinct in the wild. It is popular as a cut flower as the flowers can easily span 12 centimeters (5 inches).
Scabiosa atropurpurea (syn. Sixalix atropurpurea), the mourningbride, mournful widow, pincushion flower, or sweet scabious, is an ornamental plant of the genus Scabiosa in the family Caprifoliaceae. [2] It is native to southern Europe. [3] Scabiosa atropurpurea - MHNT
These upright flower clusters change colors from bud to bloom to end fading for a full season show. Plant in front of windows to enjoy the vibrant hues all season long—peak blooms will appear in ...
Zinnia's composite flowers consist of ray florets that surround disk florets, which may be a different color than the ray florets and mature from the periphery inward. [7] The flowers have a range of appearances, from a single row of petals to a dome shape. Zinnias may be white, chartreuse, yellow, orange, red, purple, or lilac. [5]
Christmas Cactus. Plant lovers will enjoy the aptly named Christmas cactus, with its flat green stems which erupt with red and pink flowers as the nights grow longer, and the temperatures cool.
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