Biology:Birth flower
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According to the language of flowers, introduced to England in the early 18th century by Mary Wortley Montague, flowers had meanings.[1]Each month has a symbolic flower whose characteristics may be "inherited" by anyone born in that month. Later authors have been inspired by this tradition to create lists that associate a birthday flower with each day of the year.[2]
List of birth-flowers
| Month | Flowers[3] | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| January | Carnation or snowdrop | The snowdrop signifies hope and beauty. Carnations can have different meanings depending on colour. |
| February | Violet or primrose | The violet symbolises loyalty and faithfulness. |
| March | Daffodil[4] or jonquil | unequalled love |
| April | Daisy or sweet pea | The sweet pea says good-bye, or symbolises blissful pleasure. The daisy suggests loyal love and purity. |
| May | Hawthorn or lily of the valley | The hawthorn conveys good wishes, while the lily of the valley conveys humility and sweetness |
| June | Rose or honeysuckle | The rose may convey a variety of meanings, depending on colour. The honeysuckle symbolises everlasting love. |
| July | Larkspur or water lily | The water lily, which symbolises purity and majesty. The larkspur may convey a variety of meanings, depending on colour. |
| August | Gladiolus or poppy | The gladiolus may represent remembrance, calm, integrity, or a heart pierced by love. The poppy has a variety of meanings, depending on colour. |
| September | Morning glory or aster | Morning glory: affection. Aster: powerful love. |
| October | Marigold or cosmos | Cosmos symbolise of order and peace. Marigolds can mean grief, but also optimism. |
| November | Chrysanthemum | Compassion, friendship, joy. Chrysanthemums have different meanings, including love (red), innocence(white), and unrequited love (yellow). |
| December | Holly or narcissus | Holly symbolises a wish for domestic happiness. |
See also
References
- ↑ Loy, Susan. "History of the "Language of Flowers" Book". Literary Calligraphy. http://www.literarycalligraphy.com/books/history.html.
- ↑ Jones, Gertrude (1962). Dictionary of Mythology, Folklore, and Symbols. New York: The Scarecrow Press.
- ↑ "Birth Month Flowers and their Meanings". Yankee Publishing, Inc. https://www.almanac.com/content/birth-month-flowers-and-their-meanings.
- ↑ Leeds, Lois (March 23, 1944). "Beauty Arts". Ottawa Citizen. https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=oPouAAAAIBAJ&dq=birth-flower&pg=2411%2C3697240.
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