“A flower’s appeal is in its contradictions - so delicate in form yet strong in fragrance, so small in size yet big in beauty, so short in life yet long on effect”. ~Adabella RadiciIf we go back to the path of our history, we will find that Flowers have a strong historical background. Ever since the beginning of the civilization, people have used flowers to express their feelings, enhance their surroundings, and to commemorate important rituals and observances.

Following is a list of the most popular and more common herbs and flowers and their meanings. However, the list can be endless and naturally the meanings may change with various combinations.

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Acacia - Secret love; chaste love; beauty in retirement; elegance; friendship; hope
Acanthus - Art or artistic; the fine arts; artifice
Achillea millefolia - War
Aconite (Wolf’s Bane) - Misanthropy
Acorn - Nordic symbol of life and immortality
Agapanthus - Love letters

Agnus castus - Coldness; indifference
Allspice - Compassion
Almond Blossom - Hope; lover’s charm
Aloe - Grief Read the rest of this entry »