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Language of Flowers: Balm of Gilead
In the language of flowers, there is a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 26, is Balm of Gilead, which signifies cure, relief. L. Cortambert said, long ago: “This exquisite balm, so justly esteemed … Continue reading
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Language of Flowers: Petunia
In the language of flowers, there is a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 22, is Petunia, which signifies being with you is soothing. The meaning of Petunias can be contradictory, leading to some … Continue reading
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Language of Flowers: Japonica
There is a flower for every day of the year in the language of flowers. The flower for today, December 21, is Japonica, which signifies excellence. Fatsia japonica, also called paperplant, is a small flowering broadleaf evergreen native to southern … Continue reading
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Language of Flowers: Cardinal Flower
There is a flower for every day of the year in the language of flowers. The flower for today, December 20, is Cardinal Flower, which signifies distinction. Named for the vivid red color of a Roman Catholic cardinal’s robe, Lobelia … Continue reading
Language of Flowers: Carnation
In the language of flowers, each day has its own designated flower. The flower for today, December 19, is Carnation, which signifies pure love. From L. Cortambert’s ‘Language of Flowers’: “The primitive Pink is single, red, and odorous. Cultivation has … Continue reading
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Language of Flowers: Cedar of Lebanon
In the language of flowers, there is a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 18 (Keith Richards’ birthday), is Cedar of Lebanon, which signifies incorruptible. Cedrus libani, commonly known as the Cedar of Lebanon, … Continue reading
Language of Flowers: Chamomile
In the language of flowers, there is a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 17, is Chamomile, which signifies energy in adversity. This soothing aromatic herb–fifth of the nine magic herbs cited in the … Continue reading
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Language of Flowers: Rock Rose
In the language of flowers, there is a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 16, is Rock Rose, which signifies security. The Cistaceae are a small family of plants, found in Europe, the Mediterranean, … Continue reading
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Language of Flowers: Coreopsis
There is a flower for every day of the year in the language of flowers. The flower for today, December 15, is Coreopsis, which signifies always cheerful. The name Coreopsis is derived from the Greek words koris, meaning “bedbug,” and … Continue reading
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Language of Flowers: Cockscomb
There is, in the language of flowers, a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 14, is Cockscomb, which signifies singularity. Celosia is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, … Continue reading
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