Human use flower to verbalize their feelings and emotions on various occasions related to them. Be it the commitment of love by a boy to a girl or the confession of everlasting love by a husband to a wife or the occasion of paying of homage to a dead person, these flowers have always been used by assigning different symbolic meanings to them.

 

Knowing the meaning of the flowers in our lives is important.I have come up with a list of meaning of different flowers, which can be of great use to you when the next time you think of buying flowers for the expression of your innermost emotions.

 

A

Acacia – Obscured Love
Aster – Symbol Of Love, Variety, Grace
Ambrosia – Reciprocation Of Love
Apple Blossom – Promise
Azalea – Abundance
Azalea – First Love

 

Buttercup – Cheerfulness
Bells of Ireland – Good Luck
Basil – Love, Best Wishes
Birds of Paradise - Magnificence
Bluebell – Humility
Burnet – A Joyful Heart

 

Cactus – Warmth
Carnation, Striped – Refusal
Calla Lily – Splendid Beauty
Carnation, Red – Admiration
Coriander – Lust
Clover – Good Luck

 

Dogwood – Durability
Dahlia – Good Taste
Daisy – Innocence
Daffodil – Respect
Dandelion – Wishes Come True

 

Eucalyptus – Protection
Euphorbia – Persistence
Eremurus – Endurance
Elm – Dignity
Edelweiss – Daring

 

Fern – Sincerity
Forget-Me-Not – Remembrance
Forsythia – Anticipation
Flytrap – Deceit
Fir – Time
Freesia – Innocence

 

Ginger – Strength
Gloxina –Love At First Sight
Grass – Surrender
Gardenia – You’re Lovely
Gillyflower – Bonds Of Affection

 

Hibiscus – Delicate Beauty
Hyacinth, Blue – Constancy
Hydrangea – Thank You For Understanding
Honeysuckle, Yellow – Bonds Of Love
Hyacinth, Purple – I Am Sorry

I

Iris – Wisdom
Ivy – Love
Iris, Blue – Faith
Ixia – Happiness

 

Jonquil – Sympathy
Jasmine, Spanish – Sensuality
Jasmine, Yellow – Grace
Jasmine, White – Amiability
Judas Tree – Unbelief

 

Lemon – Zest
Lily, Orange – Hatred
Lavender – Devotion
Lily – Majesty
Larkspur, Purple – First Love
Larkspur, Pink – Fickleness

 

Mimosa – Sensitivity
Moss – Maternal Love
Myrtle – Love
Mint – Virtue
Marigold, Pot – Grief
Magnolia – Dignity

N

Narcissus – Egotism
Nasturtium – Conquest
Nightshade – Truth

 

Oleander – Caution;
Orange – Generosity
Orchid – Love
Orange Blossom – Brings Wisdom
Olive Branch – Peace

 

Poppy – Eternal Sleep
Peppermint – Cordiality
Poppy, White – Consolation
Primrose, Evening – Happy Love
Periwinkle – Friendship
Petunia – Resentment

 

Rose, Pink – Perfect Happiness
Rose, Burgundy – Beauty Within
Rose, Peach – Desire,
Rose, Dark Pink – Thankfulness
Rose, Moss – Confessions Of Love
Rose, Hibiscus – Delicate Beauty

 

Salal – Zest
Smilax – Loveliness
Scabious – Unfortunate Love
Spearmint – Warm Sentiment
Sunflower – Adoration
Spider Flower – Elope With Me

 

Tulip – Perfect Lover
Tulip, Yellow – Hopeless Love
Thyme – Activity
Tulip, Variegated – Beautiful Eyes
Tuberose – Dangerous Pleasure

 

Violet – Modesty
Violet, Blue – Watchfulness
Violet, White – Let’s Take A Chance
Violet, Yellow – Love Of Country
Viscaria – Will You Dance With Me?

W

Woodruff – Sweet Humility
Weeping Willow – Mourning
Wheat – Friendliness
Water Lily – Purity Of Heart

 

Yarrow – Healing

 

Z
Zinnia, White – Goodness
Zinnia, Yellow – Daily Remembrance
Zinnia, Scarlet – Constancy