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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: 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: 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: Citron

In the language of flowers, each day has its own designated flower. The flower for today, December 13, is Citron, which signifies estrangement. Citrus medica is a thorny evergreen shrub or small tree, native to India and widely cultivated for … Continue reading

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Language of Flowers: Coronella

In the language of flowers, each day has its own designated flower. The flower for today, December 10, is Coronella, which signifies you will succeed. The Latin word Coronella means little crowns, and the plant is so named because of … Continue reading

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Language of Flowers: Virginia Creeper

Every day has its flower in the language of flowers, and the flower for today, December 9, is Virginia Creeper, which signifies protection. Parthenocissus quinquefolia, commonly known as Virginia Creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger, is a species of flowering plant … Continue reading

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Language of Flowers: Dragon Plant

There is a flower for every day of the year, in the language of flowers. The flower for today, December 6, is Dragon Plant, which signifies snare. Dracaena marginata, commonly known as Dragon Plant or Spanish dagger, is an attractive, … Continue reading

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Language of Flowers: Teasel

In the language of flowers, every day has its designated flower. The flower for today, December 2, is Teasel, which signifies misanthropy. Dipsacus is a genus of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. … Continue reading

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