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March 2: Thorns

An unusual choice for today’s plant: Thorns. In the language of flowers, the Thorn conveys the expression of Sincerity. Unless, that is, the communicare flora contains a Branch of Thorns. In that case, the sentiment being expressed is Severity. And, if the … Continue reading

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January 28: Narcissus

Today’s flower is the sunny spring Narcissus, widely known as daffodil, jonquil, and daffydowndilly. The genus name, Narcissus, is linked to a Greek word for intoxicated–narcotic–and the myth of the youth who fell in love with his own reflection. The beautiful young Narcissus … Continue reading

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