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ALSTROEMERIA

Resembling a miniature lily, alstroemeria, often called the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas,was named after its discoverer, Baron Claus von Alstromer, a Swedish baron whocollected the seeds.

AMARYLLIS

Legend has it that the amaryllisthe stunning red flower weve come to associate with theholidays began as a shy, timid nymph. Amaryllis fell deeply in love with Alteo, ashepherd with Hercules strength.

ANEMONEThe name anemone comes from the Greek word for windflower. According to Greekmythology, the anemone sprang from Aphrodites tears as she mourned the death ofAdonis.

ANTHURIUMWith their open, heart-shaped flowers and tropical disposition, its no wonder thatanthurium have come to symbolize hospitality. Also known as the Flamingo Flower, BoyFlower, Painted.

ASTER

With their wildflower beauty and lush texture, asters have long been considered anenchanted flower. In ancient times, it was thought that the perfume from their burningleaves could drive.

BIRD OF PARADISEBearing an unmistakable resemblance to a brightly colored bird in flight, bird of paradiseare native to south Africa and represent joyfulness and (not surprisingly) paradise itself.Also known as Crane flowers.

BLUE FLOWERS

Blue flowers hold a special significance in the language of flowers and apparently giventheir long-standing popularitya special place in our hearts as well. Whether its the deepblue petals of an iris.

CARNATIONWith a history that dates back more than 2,000 years, its not surprising that carnations arerich with symbolism, mythology and even debate. While some scholars suggest that theirname comes

CHRYSANTHEMUMWith a history that dates back to 15th century B.C., chrysanthemum mythology is filledwith a multitude of stories and symbolism. Named from the Greek prefix chrys- meaninggolden (its original color) and.

DELPHINIUM (LARKSPUR)Derived from the Greek word delphis, meaning dolphin, delphinium are also commonlyknown as larkspur. Other names include Larks Heel, Larks Claw and Knights Spur. Usedby Native Americans.

FREESIA

Named after the German physician Friedrich Heinrich Theodor Freese, freesia with theirbell-shaped blooms and sweet, citrus scent are among the most popular fragrantflowers. And, while in most cases.

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GERBERAPrimary Significance: The fifth most popular flower in the world, gerbera daisies can meaninnocence, purity, and cheerfulness. These large daisy variations come in a number ofvibrant colors, and sending them is the perfect way to brighten someone's day.

GIADIOLANamed for the shape of their leaves, gladiolifrom the Latin word gladius, meaningsword have a history than spans from Africa to the Mediterranean. Symbolizing strengthand moral integrity, gladioli.

HELICONIA CRAB CLAW

Native to the Tropics, areas of the world where the sun reaches a point directly overheadat least once during the solar year, tropical flowers are sometimes called exotic flowersbecause of their.

HydrangeaFirst discovered in Japan, the name hydrangea comes from the Greek hydor, meaningwater, and angos, meaning jar or vessel. This roughly translates to water barrel,referring to the hydrangeas need for plenty.

IRIS

The iriss mythology dates back to Ancient Greece, when the goddess Iris, whopersonified the rainbow (the Greek word for iris), acted as the link between heaven andearth. Its said that purple irises were

LILACThe story of lilac, according to Greek mythology, begins with a beautiful nymph namedSyringa (lilacs botanical name). Captivated by her beauty, Pan, the god of the forests andfields, chased Syringa.

LILY

Dating as far back as 1580 B.C., when images of lilies were discovered in a villa in Crete,these majestic flowers have long held a role in ancient mythology. Derived from the Greekword leiron,.

LISIANTHUS / EUSTOMA

With a host of names from Texas Bluebell to Prairie Gentian to Lira de San Pedrolisianthus symbolize an outgoing nature. Native to Texas and Mexico, and descendedfrom a North American wildflower.

ORCHID

The most highly coveted of ornamental plants, the delicate, exotic and graceful orchidrepresents love, luxury, beauty and strength. In ancient Greece, orchids were associatedwith virility. In fact, Greek.

PEONY

With a recorded history that dates back thousands of years, its not surprising that eventhe mythology surrounding the origin of the peony has multiple versions. One legend has itthat the peony is named.

PROTEA

Among the oldest families of flowers on earth, dating back 300 million years, Greek legendtells us that protea were named after Proteus, the son of Poseidon. A sea god who hadthe power to know all things.

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RANUNCULASNative to Asia and celebrated for its medicinal properties as well as its bright beauty, thesmall camellia-like ranunculus ranges from white to pink, red to yellow to orange. Alsoknown as Buttercup.

ROSELong a symbol of love and passion, the ancient Greeks and Romans associated roseswith Aphrodite and Venus, goddesses of love. Used for hundreds of years to conveymessages without words, they also.

SNAPDRAGONDerived from the Greek words anti, meaning like, and rhin, meaning nose, antirrhinum,the snapdragons botanical name, is a fitting description of this snout-shaped flower. Itssaid that the common.

STATICEGrown for both its colorful flowers and its everlasting calyx (the green leaf that enclosesthe flower bud), statice is also considered an herb, referred to as sea lavender. Statice is

commonly used in dried.

STOCKA symbol of happy life and contented existence, the stock flower, with its sweet, heady-scented blooms, is native to Southwestern Greece and the Mediterranean.Typically foundin white, pink.

SUNFLOWERWhile their distinctive and brilliant appearance makes it easy to see why sunflowers havelong held our fascination, when they were first grown in Central and South America, it wasmore for their.

TULIPOriginally from Persia and Turkey, tulips were brought to Europe in the 16th century,where they got their common name from the Turkish word for gauze (with which turbanswere wrapped) reflecting.