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 | | Subject: The Language of Flowers L Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:26 am | |
| The Language of Flowers L Laburnum Forsaken, Pensive ........BeautyLady's Slipper Capricious Beauty...Win me and wear meLagerstraemia, Indian ....................EloquenceLantana ..........................................RigourLarch .......................................Audacity. BoldnessLarkspur Lightness.................. LevityLarkspur, Pink........................ FicklenessLarkspur, Purple .....................HaughtinessLaurel ......................................GloryLaurel, Common, in flower.....PerfidyLaurel, Ground........................PreserveranceLaurel, Mountain....................AmbitionLaurel-leaved Magnolia...........DignityLaurestina .............................A token. I die if neglected Lavender..................................Distrust( For centuries Lavender has been used in the home to scent linen chests, perfume soap and eau de Cologne, and as a herbal cure. The Elizabethans scattered it on the floor to scent their houses and to deter moths and insects. According to folklore, small poisonous snakes known as asps like to lie under lavender bushes. So people grew to distrust the plant, and the language of flowers came to express exactly that sentiment.) Leaves(dead).......................... MelancholyLeSouthern Europe. But it has become a great favourite in England and has been widely planted here since the time of Henry VIII. Country people call it May Flower and Lily-oak and many are superstitious about bringing it indoors, particulary the white variety whose meaning is Youthful Innocence. Like many white flowers it is also associated with death and indeed it refuses to bloom if another lilac is cut down in the garden.It is curious that in the language of flowers the lilac should symbolise such pure sentiments for in some villages a lilac branch is said to signify a broken engagement.)Lemon .....................................ZestLemon Blossoms .....................Fidelity in loveLettuce.................................... Cold-heartednessLichen .................................... Dejection. Solitude Lilac, Field.............................. HumilityLilac, Purple........................... First emotions of loveLilac, White ............................Youthful Innocence(The Lilac is a member of the olive family but it used to be known as Blue-pipe in allusion to the hollow stems which were used for pipes. The name comes from the Greek word 'syringa' meaning tube and it is probable that the plant originated in Greece or Southern Europe. But it has become a great favourite in England and has been widely planted here since the time of Henry VIII. Country people call it May Flower and Lily-oak and many are superstitious about bringing it indoors, particulary the white variety whose meaning is Youthful Innocence. Like many white flowers it is also associated with death and indeed it refuses to bloom if another lilac is cut down in the garden.It is curious that in the language of flowers the lilac should symbolise such pure sentiments for in some villages a lilac branch is said to signify a broken engagement.) Lily, Day................................. CoquetryLily, Imperial ...........................MajestyLily, White.............................. Purity, SweetnessLily, Yellow............................. Falsehood. Gaiety(The Lily has always been regarded as the symbol of purity and is one of oldest flowers in the world. It may be found painted on the walls of ancient Greek palaces where it was the personal flower of Hera, the moon goddess.The Lily is decated to the Virgin Mary in honor of her purity which is perhaps why many brides like to include it in their bouquets, and why it may be found at many religious festivals. Legend has it that the first lily sprang up from the tears dropped by Eve when she left the Garden of Eden.) Lily of the Valley..................... Return of happiness(Lily of the Valley is the sweetest flower imaginable. With its dainty white bells and unmistakable green scent it is said to lure the nightingale from his nest and lead him to his mate.It is the symbol of May Day and was known as May Lily and Our Lady's tears because it grew from the tears shed by the Virgin Mary at the Cross. The flowers were grown by monks for decorating the altar and were called Ladder to Heaven because the miniature flower-bells grow like steps up the stem.) Linden or Lime Trees.............. Conjugal LoveLint........................................... I feel my obligationsLive Oak................................... LibertyLiverwort.................................. ConfidenceLicorice, Wild ..........................I delcare against youLobelia..................................... MalevolenceLocust Tree.............................. EleganceLocust Tree (green)........ Affection beyond the graveLondon Pride............................ FrivolityLote Tree................................... ConcordLotus.......................................... EloquenceLotus Flower.............................. Estranged loveLotus Leaf .................................RecantationLove in the Mist........................ PerplexityLove lies Bleeding................... Hopeless, not HeartlessLucern.......................................... LifeLupine Voraciousness................... Imagination | |
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