The Meaning of Flowers and Names

Flowers are an integral part of many special occasions. Ever thought about the names of flowers and their meanings? And what about the vibrant-colored, eye-catching wild flowers that catch our fancy every time we pass a florist shop? In fact, there are different kinds of flowers that we come across in our day-to-day life, but we hardly know their names. Each of these fragile blooms also have a specific meaning and they are significant in their own way. This is evident from the fact that flowers are an integral part of every celebration. They grace every special occasion in the true sense of the term.

Flowers have been associated with various names, meanings and symbols since time immemorial. Each flower bears a meaning and has a unique symbol. Some flowers convey good wishes, some show solemn sympathy, while some simply say, "I love you." Indeed, flower meanings evince all kinds of sentiments and the pretty blooms can express what words cannot. Hence, if you have an idea about flower names and meanings, you can express yourself in a 'flowery' way.

When it comes to naming flowers, we can say that they are classified in the same manner as other plants. To put in simple words, each of the different flower types has two names - common name and scientific name (or Latin name). The common names may vary according to the language and region, while the scientific names of flower are accepted throughout the world. At times, two flowers that look similar may bear the same nickname or common name. Or else, a single flower specimen may have two different common names within the same region. In order to avoid this confusion, scientific names are given according to the ICBN (International Code of Botanical Nomenclature).

The ICBN follows binomial system of taxonomy for assigning scientific flower names, which in turn uses two words for naming flowers. The first word is the genus name (genera to which the flower belongs) and the second word is a species name. For better understanding, let's take an example of China roses, which scientific name is Rosa chinensis. Here, 'China' is the genus name and 'chinensis' is the species name. In some scientific names, author citations, in abbreviated forms, are used after the species name. For example, the scientific name with author citation for Damask rose is Rosa damascena Mill., wherein Mill is the abbreviated form of the botanist Philip Miller. He had published the scientific name of Damask rose for the first time according to the rules and regulations of the ICBN. This article sheds light on the list of flower names, their meanings, and pictures.

Flower Images	Flower Name	Flower Meaning	Scientific Name
A
	Abutilon	Meditation	Abutilon hybridum
	Acacia (Rose, White)	Friendship, Elegance	Acacia sp.
	Acacia (Yellow)	Concealed love	Acacia sp.
	Acanthus	Fine arts, Artifice	Acanthus mollis
	Achillea	State of war	Achillea sp.
	Aconite (Monkshood)	Hatred, Misanthropy words, Be cautious	Eranthus hyemalis
	Adam's Needle	Best friends	Yucca filamentosa L.
	Adonis	Patience, Humility, Sad memories	Adonis vernalis
	Agrimony	Gratitude	Agrimonia eupatoria
	Alliums	Patience, Unity, Humility	Allium ampeloprasum
	Almond Blossom	Hope, Contemplation	Prunus dulcis
	Aloe	Sorrow, Grief	Aloe barbadensis
	Alstroemeria	Wealth, Devotion, Friendship	Gomphrena globosa
	Amaranth (Globe)	Immortal love	Gomphrena globosa
	Amaryllis	Splendid beauty	Amaryllis belladonna
	Ambrosia	Reciprocated love	Ambrosia artemisiifolia
	Anemone	Fragile, Anticipation	Anemone vitifolia
	Angelica	Inspiration	Angelica archangelica
	Anthurium	Hospitality	Malus domestica
	Apple Blossom	Hope, Good fortune	Malus domestica
	Apricot Blossom	Diffident love	Prunus armeniaca
	Arbor Vitae	True friendship	Thuja occidentalis
	Arbutus	I love thee only	Epigaea repens
	Asphodel	Regret, Lassitude	Asphodelus fistulosus
	Aster	Love, Contentment, Patience	Aster sp.
	Azalea	Fragile, Patience, Chinese symbol for womanhood	Rhododendron atlanticum
B
	Baby's Breath	Innocence, Gladness	Gypsophila paniculata
	Bachelor Button (Bluebottle, Cornflower)	Celibacy, Anticipation, Delicacy, Perfection	Centaurea cyanus
	Balm	Sympathy	Melissa officinalis
	Balsam (Impatiens)	Impatience	Impatiens balsamina
	Barberry	Hot temperament	Berberis thunbergii
	Bay Wreath	Glory, Reward for goodness	Laurus nobilis
	Begonia	Be cautious, Deep thinking	Begonia x tuberhybrida
	Bells of Ireland	Good luck, Best wishes	Moluccella laevis
	Bellwort	Hopelessness	Uvularia grandiflora
	Betony	Surprise	Stachys officinalis
	Bindweed (Convolvulus)	Philander, Quidnunc, Perseverance	Calystegia sepium
	Bird of Paradise	Festivity, Celebration	Strelitzia reginae
	Bittersweet Flower	Truth, Fact	Solanum dulcamara
	Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)	Encouragement, Motivation, Impartiality	Rudbeckia hirta
	Blackthorn (Sloe)	Asceticism, Difficulty	Prunus spinosa
	Blue Bell (Harebell, Campanula)	Constancy, Never ending love, Gratitude, Appreciation	Hyacinthoides hispanica
	Bouvardia	Excitement, Enthusiasm	Bouvardia ternifolia
	Burdock	Boredom, Importunity	Arctium tomentosum
	Buttercup	Childishness	Ranunculus repens
	Butterfly Weed	Leave me	Asclepias tuberosa
C
	Cactus	Maternal affection and love	Echinopsis spachiana
	Caladium Leaves	Ravish, Joyfulness	Caladium bicolor
	Calendula (Pot marigold)	Happiness	Calendula arvensis
	Calycanthus	Benevolence	Calycanthus floridus
	Camellia (White)	Adorable, Lovable	Camellia japonica, Camellia sp.
	Camellia (Pink)	Strong desire	Camellia japonica, Camellia sp.
	Camellia (Red)	Excellence, Perfection	Camellia japonica, Camellia sp.
	Chamomile (or Camomile)	Enterprisingness, Energy in adversity	Anthemis nobilis
	Candytuft (Iberis)	Indifference	Iberis sempervirens
	Cardinal Flower	Eminence	Lobelia cardinalis
	Carnation (White)	Sweetness, Innocence, Pure love	Dianthus sp.
	Carnation (Yellow)	Disdain, Rejection	Dianthus sp.
	Carnation (Pink)	Unforgettable, Woman's love	Dianthus sp.
	Carnation (Red)	Admiration	Dianthus sp.
	Carnation (Purple)	Unpredictability, Changeable	Dianthus sp.
	Carnation (Striped)	Rejected love	Dianthus sp.
	Cattail	Prosperity, Peacefulness	Typha latifolia
	Cedar Leaf	Think of me	Cedrus sp.
	Celandine (Lesser)	Forthcoming joys	Ranunculus ficaria
	Cherry Blossom	Good education, Spiritual beauty	Prunus sp.
	Chestnut Flower	Seek justice	Castanea sativa
	Chrysanthemum (Bronze)	Excitement	Chrysanthemum sp.
	Chrysanthemum (General)	Cheerfulness, Optimism, Wonderful friend, With love	Chrysanthemum sp.
	Chrysanthemum (Red)	Love, Affection	Chrysanthemum sp.
	Chrysanthemum (Yellow)	Slighted love	Chrysanthemum sp.
	Chrysanthemum (White)	Trueness	Chrysanthemum sp.
	Cinnamon	Beauty	Cinnamomum verum
	Clematis	Ingenuity	Clematis caracasana
	Clove	Dignity	Syzygium aromaticum
	Clover (Four leafed)	Good luck	Trifolium sp.
	Clover (Five leafed)	Bad luck	Trifolium sp.
	Clover (White flower)	Think of me	Trifolium repens
	Cockscomb	Silliness, Absurdity	Celosia spicata
	Coltsfoot	Maternal care	Tussilago farfara
	Columbine	Deserted love	Aquilegia sibirica
	Coreopsis	Cheerful	Coreopsis gladiata
	Coriander	Lust	Coriandrum sativum
	Cosmos	Peaceful	Cosmos sulphureus
	Crocus	Prevision, Gladness, Cheerfulness	Crocus longiflorus
	Crown Imperial	Powerfulness, Mightiness	Fritillaria imperialis
	Cyclamen	Goodbye, Separation	Cyclamen persicum
	Cypress	Mourning, Despair	Cupressus sp.
D
	Daffodil(Jonquil)	Chivalry, Unreciprocated love, Sympathy, Please love me	Narcissus jonquilla
	Dahlia	Dignity, Elegance	Dahlia variabilis
	Daisy	Innocence, Loyal beauty	Bellis perennis
	Dandelion	Happiness, Faithfulness	Taraxacum officinale
	Daphne Flower	Glory, Fame	Daphne mezereum
	Delphinium (Larkspur)	Boldness, Ardent attachment, Open hear	Delphinium sp.
	Dew Plant	Serenade	Lampranthus roseus
	Dog Rose	Pleasure	Rosa canina
E
	Edelweiss	Courageous	Leontopodium alpinum
	Eglantine (Sweet briar)	Spring, Poetry	Rosa rubiginosa
	Elderberry Blossom (Elderflower)	Kindness, Humility	Sambucus canadensis
	Endive	Frugality	Leontopodium alpinum
	Eremurus (Foxtail lily or Desert candle)	Endurance	Eremurus himalaicus
	Eryngium (Blue hobbit, Sea holly))	Austerity, Independence	Eryngium bourgatii
	Eucalyptus	Safeguard, Protection	Eucalyptus sp.
	Eupatorium	Late, Delay	Eupatorium ligustrinum
	Eustoma	Calmness, Thoughts	Eustoma grandiflorum
	Everlasting Flower	Remembrances	Helichrysum bracteatum
	Eyebright (Euphrasia)	Cheer up	Euphrasia rostkoviana
F
	Fennel	Strength	Foeniculum vulgare
	Fern	Sincerity, Confidence	Cyathea, sp., Lygodium sp., Dicksonia sp., etc.
	Fig	Argument	Ficus carica
	Filbert	Reconciliation	Corylus maxima
	Fir	Evaluation, Time	Abies sp.
	Flax	Symbolizes domesticity and kindness	Linum usitatissimum
	Flowering Almond	Hope	Prunus japonica, Cerasus japonica
	Forget-me-not	True love, Memories, Hope	Myosotis sylvatica
	Forsythia	Anticipation	Forsythia europaea
	Foxglove (Digitalis)	Insincerity	Digitalis purpurea
	Frangipani	Protection, Shelter	Plumeria sp.
	Freesia	Spirited, Trust	Freesia refracta
	Fuchsia	Good taste, Confiding love	Fuchsia magellanica
	Furze	Anger	Ulex densus
G
	Gardenia	Secret admiration and love	Gardenia jasminoides
	Gentian	Sweetness	Gentiana verna
	Gerbera	Happiness, Cheerfulness	Gerbera jamesonii
	Geranium	Comfort, Stupidity	Pelargonium sp.
	Gillyflower	Lasting beauty	Dianthus sp.
	Ginger Flower	Proud, Majestic	Zingiber officinale
	Gladiolus	Give me a break, Strength of character	Gladiolus imbricatus
	Gloxinia	Love at first sight	Sinningia speciosa
	Goldenrod (Solidago)	Encouragement, Motivation, Good fortune, Success	Solidago shortii
	Gorse	Love in all seasons	Ulex europaeus
	Grass	Submission	Cyperus sp., Pennisetum sp., etc
H
	Harlequin Flower	Laugh at trouble	Corydalis flavula
	Hawkweed	Quick-sighted	Hieracium aurantiacum
	Hawthorn	Hope	Crataegus monogyna
	Hazel Flower	Reconciliation	Hamamelis sp.
	Heather Flower (white)	Protection, Wishfulness	Phyllodoce sp.
	Heather Flower (Pink)	Good luck	Phyllodoce empetriformis
	Heather Flower (Lavender)	Solitude, Admiration	Phyllodoce sp.
	Heliotrope	Eternal love	Heliotropium peruvianum
	Hemlock	You will kill me	Oenanthe pimpinelloides
	Hibiscus	Delicate beauty	Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
	Holly	Coming of joys	Ilex aquifolium
	Hollyhock	Fruitfulness, Ambition	Alcea setosa
	Honeysuckle	Devoted love, Generous	Lonicera sp.
	Hop	Injustice	Humulus lupulus
	Houseleek	Domestic Economy	Sempervivum tectorum
	Hyacinth (Blue)	Constancy	Hyacinthus orientalis, Hyacinthus sp.
	Hyacinth (General)	Games, Sports	Hyacinthus orientalis, Hyacinthus sp.
	Hyacinth (Purple)	Forgive me	Hyacinthus orientalis, Hyacinthus sp.
	Hyacinth (Pink, Red)	Play	Hyacinthus orientalis, Hyacinthus sp.
	Hyacinth (White)	Loveliness	Hyacinthus orientalis, Hyacinthus sp.
	Hyacinth (Yellow)	Jealousness	Hyacinthus orientalis, Hyacinthus sp.
	Hydrangea (Snowball Flower)	Frigidity, Vanity, Heavenly thoughts	Hydrangea macrophylla
I
	Iceplant	Rejection	Carpobrotus edulis
	Ipomoea	I belong to thee	Ipomoea purpurea
	Iris	Faith, Thank you for your friendship	Iris sanguinea
	Ivy	Friendship, Fidelity	Hedera helix
J
	Jacob's Ladder	Come down	Polemonium foliosissimum, Polemonium vanbruntiae
	Jasmine(White)	Cheerfulness, Good sense of humor	Jasminum officinale, Trachelospermum jasminoides
	Jasmine (Yellow)	Modesty	Gelsemium sempervirens
K
	Kingcup (Marsh Marigold)	Wealth, Riches	Caltha palustris
L
	Laburnum	Pensive beauty	Laburnum anagyroides
	Lady's Slipper	Capricious beauty	Cypripedium reginae, Cypripedium calceolus
	Lady's Tresses	Bewitching grace	Spiranthes spiralis, Gyrostachys cernua
	Laurel	Perseverance, Ambition	Kalmia latifolia
	Lavender	Acknowledgment, Constancy	Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
	Lemon Blossom	Discretion	Citrus limon
	Lilac	First love	Syringa vulgaris
	Lily(Calla)	Symbolizes magnificent beauty and purity	Zantedeschia elliottiana
	Lily (Casablanca)	Celebrations, Happy occasions	Lilium sp., Lilium auratum
	Lily (Day)	Flirtation, Coquetry	Hemerocallis sp.
	Lily (Eucharis)	Maiden charms	Eucharis amazonica
	Lily (Orange)	Disdain, Hatred, Pride	Lilium sp.
	Lily (Tiger)	Pride, Wealth	Lilium michiganense, Lilium sp.
	Lily (Water) or Lotus	Purity, Truth, Mystery, Estranged love	Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaea sp.
	Lily (White)	Virginity, Majesty	Lilium candidum
	Lily (Yellow)	Flirtation, Coquetry	Lilium sp.
	Lily-Of-The-Valley	Sweetness, Humility, Purity	Convallaria majalis
	Lisianthus	Calmness	Eustoma sp.
	Lobelia	Malevolence, Arrogance	Lobelia erinus
	London Pride (Saxifraga)	Frivolity	Saxifraga x urbium
	Love-In-The-Mist (Nigella)	Perplexity, Delicacy	Nigella damascena
	Lupine (Lupin)	Always happy, Voraciousness	Lupinus perennis
M
	Magnolia	Nobility, Perseverance, Love for nature	Magnolia sieboldii, Magnolia x wieseneri
	Mallow	Deep in love	Malacothamnus davidsonii, Malacothamnus fasciculatus
	Maple	Retirement, Reserve nature	Acer sp.
	Marigold	Jealousy, Cruelty, Secret affection	Tagetes patula, Tagetes erecta
	Marjoram	Comfort, Blushes	Origanum majorana
	Marvel-Of-Peru (Four o'clock flower)	Flame of love	Mirabilis jalapa
	Mayflower (Trailing arbutus)	Welcome, Hospitality, The beginning	Epigaea repens
	Mignonette (Reseda)	Deserve	Reseda lutea, Reseda odorata
	Mimosa	Exquisite, Sensitivity	Mimosa tenuiflora
	Mint	Suspicion	Mentha sp.
	Mistletoe	Love and affection	Viscum album, Phoradendron flavescens
	Motherwort	Secret love	Leonurus cardiaca
	Moss Rose	Confession of love	Portulaca grandiflora
	Myrtle	Joy, Love and remembrance	Leonurus cardiaca
N
	Narcissus	Formality, Egotism	Narcissus pseudonarcissus L.
	Nasturtium	Symbolizes patriotism and conquest	Tropaeolum majus
	Nightshades	Dark thoughts	Solanum dulcamara
O
	Oleander	Beauty and grace	Nerium oleander
	Orange Blossom	Innocence, Eternal love	Citrus ×sinensis, Citrus aurantium
	Orange Mock	Deceit	Philadelphus lewisii
	Orchid	Long-lasting impression, Beautiful lady	Dendrobium sp.
	Orchid Cattleya	Mature charm	Cattleya percivaliana
	Oxeye Daisy	Patience	Leucanthemum vulgare
P
	Pansy	Thoughtfulness, Modesty	Viola x wittrockiana, Viola tricolor hortensis
	Palm Leaves	Success, Victory	Adonidia merrillii, Cycas sp.
	Parsley	Festivity	Petroselinum crispum
	Passion Flower	Holy love, Faith and believe	Passiflora pardifolia, Passiflora incarnata, Passiflora edulis
	Peach Blossom	Generosity	Prunus persica
	Pear Blossom	Good health, Hope	Pyrus communis, Pyrus sp.
	Peony	Happy Marriage, Happy life	Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeonia sp.
	Pepper Flower	Warm feelings	Piper nigrum
	Periwinkle (Blue)	Beginning of friendship	Vinca major L.
	Periwinkle (White)	Delightful memories	Catharanthus roseus
	Petunia	Resentment, Anger	Phlox drummondii, Phlox sp.
	Phlox	Sweet dreams, Trying to please you	Phlox douglasii
	Pine	Pity, Hope	Pinus pinaster, Pinus sp.
	Plum Blossom	Fidelity, Keeping promises	Prunus domestica
	Poinsettia	Always cheerful	Euphorbia pulcherrima
	Poppy(General)	Imagination, Oblivion	Papaver orientale, Papaver sp.
	Poppy (Red)	Pleasure	Papaver rhoeas
	Poppy (White)	Consolation	Stylophorum diphyllum
	Poppy (Yellow)	Success, Wealth	Eschscholzia californica
	Primrose (General)	I can't live without you	Primula vulgaris
	Primrose (Red)	Neglected merit	Primula vulgaris
	Privet	Prohibition, Ban	Ligustrum ovalifolium
	Pyxie	Life is sweet	Pyxidanthera brevifolia
Q
	Quaking Grass	Anger, Agitation	Briza maxima
	Quamoclit	Busybody	Ipomoea quamoclit
	Queen Anne's Lace	Fantasy	Daucus carota
	Quince Blossom	Enticement	Cydonia oblonga
R
	Ragged Robin	Ardor, Intense feeling of love	Lychnis flos-cuculi
	Ranunculus	Dazzled, Radiant	Ranunculus sp.
	Raspberry Blossom	Regret, Remorse	Rubus idaeus
	Rhododendron	Be cautious	Rhododendron ponticum
	Rocket Flower	Rivalry, Competition	Eruca sativa
	Rose (Black)	Death	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Bouquet of full blooms)	Gratitude	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Bridal)	Happy love	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Bud)	Innocent love, Beauty and youth	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Bud orange)	Desire, Enthusiasm	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Bud red)	Adorable, Lovely	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Bud white)	Girlhood	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Burgundy)	Unconscious beauty	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Carolina)	Love is dangerous	Rosa carolina
	Rose (Christmas)	Tranquility and peacefulness	Helleborus niger
	Rose (Dark crimson)	Mourning, Despair	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Dark pink)	Gratitude, Thank you	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Lavender)	Love at first sight	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Light pink)	Admiration	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Musk)	Capricious beauty	Rosa brunonii
	Rose (Orange, Coral)	Desire, Enthusiasm	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Peach)	Togetherness, Closing of a deal	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Pink)	Love, Gracefulness, Happiness	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Pink & White mixed)	I love you still and will always love you	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Red)	Symbolizes passionate love	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Red & Yellow mixed)	Congratulations, Praise, Happiness	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Thornless)	Love at first sight	Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin'
	Rose (White)	Purity, Innocence, Secrecy, Humility, Youthfulness	Rosa sp.
	Rose (White on red)	Flower Emblem of England, Unity and integrity	Rosa sp.
	Rose (Wild)	Charming simplicity	Rosa acicularis
	Rose (Yellow)	Friendship, Joy, Gladness, Jealousy, Infidelity	Rosa sp.
	Rosemary	Loyalty, Remembrances	Rosmarinus officinalis
	Rue	Regret, Disdain	Ruta graveolens
S
	Saffron	Voluptuousness, Be cautious about excess pleasures	Crocus sativus
	Sage	Domestic virtues	Salvia officinalis
	Sainfoin	You confuse me	Onobrychis sp.
	Salvia	Wisdom, I always think of you	Salvia splendens
	Satin Flower	Fascination	Sisyrinchium douglasii
	Saxifrage	Affection	Saxifraga cochlearis
	Scabious	Unfortunate love, Widowhood	Scabiosa columbaria
	Sensitive Plant	Sensitivity	Mimosa pudica
	Smilax	Lovely, Constancy	Smilax aspera
	Snapdragon	Gracious lady, Deception	Antirrhinum sp.
	Snowdrop	Friendship in trouble, Consolation, Hope	Galanthus nivalis
	Spider Flower (Cleome)	Elope with me	Cleome hassleriana
	Spiderwort	Regard, Admiration	Tradescantia virginiana
	Star of Bethlehem	Atonement, Satisfaction	Ornithogalum arabicum
	Statice	Remembrance, Sympathy	Limonium sp.
	Stephanotis (Madagascar Jasmine)	Happiness in marriage	Stephanotis floribunda
	Stock Flower	Bonds of affection, Everlasting beauty	Matthiola incana
	Strawberry Flower	Perfect goodness	Fragaria ananassa
	Sunflower	Wishes, Loyalty	Helianthus annuus
	Sweet Pea Flower	Departure, Goodbye	Lathyrus odoratus
	Sweet William	Perfection, Grant me one smile	Verbena bipinnatifida
	Syringa	You shall be happy yet	Syringa vulgaris
T
	Tamarisk (Salt Cedar)	Crime, Guilty	Tamarix gallica
	Tansy	Resistance, Neglected	Tanacetum vulgare
	Teasel Flower	Hatred	Dipsacus laciniatus
	Thistle	Nobility, Austerity	Cirsium vulgare
	Thrift (Sea Pinks)	Sympathy	Armeria maritima
	Thyme	Courage and strength	Thymus vulgaris
	Tuberose	Dangerous	Polianthes tuberosa
	Tulip (Pink)	Caring	Tulipa pulchella, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa sp.
	Tulip (Purple)	Royalty	Tulipa pulchella, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa sp.
	Tulip (Red)	Declaration of love, Believe me	Tulipa pulchella, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa sp.
	Tulip (White)	Forgiveness	Tulipa pulchella, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa sp.
	Tulip (Yellow)	Hopeless love	Tulipa pulchella, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa sp.
V
	Verbena (Vervain)	Tender, Emotional, You will get your wish, Superstition	Verbena brasiliensis
	Valerian	An accommodating disposition	Centranthus ruber
	Veronica Flower	Fidelity	Veronica chamaedrys
	Violet (General)	Faithfulness, Modesty	Viola sp.
	Violet (Blue)	Faithfulness, Watchfulness	Viola sp.
	Violets (White)	Let's take a chance	Viola sp.
	Virginia Flower (Dogwood Flower)	I cling to you, Longevity	Cornus florida
	Viscaria	Will you dance with me	Lychnis viscaria
W
	Wake Robin	Ardor, Zeal	Trillium erectum
	Wallflower	Adversity, Friendship	Erysimum sp.
	Wisteria	Poetry, Youth, Steadfast	Wisteria frutescens
	Witch Hazel	A spell, Inspiration	Hamamelis mollis
	Wolfsbane	Misanthropy	Aconitum variegatum
	Woodruff Flower (Wild Baby's Breath)	Sweet humility	Galium odoratum
	Wormwood	Absence	Artemisia absinthium
X
	Xeranthemum	Eternity, Immortality	Xeranthemum annuum
Y
	Yarrow	Good health	Achillea millefolium
Z
	Zephyranthes	Expectation	Zephyranthes grandiflora
	Zinnia (Magenta)	Long-lasting affection	Zinnia elegans, Zinnia sp.
	Zinnia (Mixed)	Thoughts of an absent friend	Zinnia sp.
	Zinnia (Pink)	Lasting affection	Zinnia sp.
	Zinnia (Scarlet)	Constancy	Zinnia sp.
	Zinnia (White)	Goodness	Zinnia sp.
	Zinnia (Yellow)	Remembrance	Zinnia sp.