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Tag Archives: Zuni
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: Dock
In the language of flowers, September 26 is commemorated by Dock, which signifies patience. Docks were popular wild edibles during the Great Depression due to their tart, lemony flavor, their widespread abundance, and the fact that they were free for … Continue reading
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Tagged Curled Dock, Curly Dock, Dock, herbalism, Language of flowers, Patience Dock, Rumex, Rumex crispus, Rumex patientia, Yellow Dock, Zuni
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January 16: Yarrow
This weekend of sorrow has caused me to lag behind, which makes yesterday’s flower, Yarrow, especially relevant. In the language of flowers, Yarrow means, “The Heart-Ache; Healing; War.” Achillea millefolium was once known as ‘herbal militaris’, because of its efficacy … Continue reading
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Tagged Achillea millefolium, Cherokee, January, Language of flowers, Native American, Navajo, Pawnee, Yarrow, Zuni
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