In the Victorian language of flowers, the peony carried the symbolic meaning of romance, compassion, good luck, prosperity, a happy marriage, and even bashfulness. In their native China ...

Pink flowers have long carried the symbolic meaning of affection ... longevity on top of the standard pink meanings of ...

Carnations can come in a variety of colors, so “it’s an obvious choice to have white carnations represent purity, innocence ...

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and the multiplicity of meanings which flowers possess. Written from a broad temporal and geographical perspective, this original and wide-ranging book will appeal not only to anthropologists and ...

The colourful flowers and plants, taken from the gardens of royal properties, were chosen for their symbolism. At King Charles III's request, the wreath for Her Majesty's funeral contained flowers ...