Blodyn is the Welsh word for flower and blodau is the plural (flowers).
Vanda: This unique Welsh name means “flower.”
Rose in Welsh is Rhosyn.
The daffodil is the national flower of Wales and is traditionally worn on St David's Day, which celebrates Wales' patron saint, David (Dewi sant in Welsh), on 1 March every year.
Instantly recognisable thanks to its bright yellow petals, the daffodil is considered the national flower of Wales.
A woman made of flowers
Upon hearing Lleu's fate, Gwydion created him a wife made of flowers and named her Blodeuwedd. She was created from the flowers of the oak, the flowers of the broom, and the flowers of the meadowsweet. Blodeuwedd and Lleu got married, but trouble was soon on the horizon.
The leek is the national emblem of Wales. According to legend, King Cadwaldr of Gwynedd ordered Welsh soldiers to identify themselves by wearing the leek on their armour in an ancient battle. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales, worn on St David's Day (1 March) in Wales.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince of Wales' is a prostrate Creeping Juniper with a low, flat growth habit.
The Welsh have two national emblems, not counting the blood-red dragon - the leek and the daffodil. The daffodil is a relatively new addendum but the leek has been around for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.
The tall, pink flower spikes of Rosebay willowherb can often be seen crowding together in thick stands in open spaces, such as woodland clearings, roadside verges, grassland and waste ground. A successful coloniser, Rosebay willowherb has grown in number from a scarce woodland plant to a ubiquitous flower.
Iola: Violet, beauty. Megan: Pearl. Seren: Star in Welsh Celtic. Teagan: Beautiful.
Cariad- This means 'Love. ' This is a favourite Welsh term of endearment, which descends from the Latin “Caritas” (Virtue). This evolved into the word 'Charity' in English and 'Love' in Welsh. Variations include “Cariad bach” (little darling) and “Cariad aur” (precious darling).
Carys. The name Carys comes from the word 'caru' (to love).
Glain. Means 'jewel' in Welsh.
Blathnaid (blaw-nid)
In Irish, “blath” means flower or blossom. It is the Irish version of Florence, derived from the Latin word Florentia, which means blooming or blossoming.
Lilly in Welsh is Lili.
The Denbigh Plum has been awarded protected designation of origin (PDO) status by the European Union. It marks a lengthy fight to recognise the fruit, which is Wales' only native variety. It joins Anglesey sea salt, Conwy mussels, and Caerphilly cheese among foods of protected status.
The Favourite Flowers of Queen Elizabeth II
That accolade belongs to the beautiful lily of the valley. These delicate blooms are harder than you might think. And, they're a permanent feature of the floral displays at Buckingham Palace. The flowers were also included in the Queen's coronation bouquet in 1953.
As the Prince of Wales title has historically been given to the eldest living son and heir apparent of the current British monarch, a Princess of Wales title has not historically been given on its own. (I.e. Queen Elizabeth was not Princess of Wales, because she was not the heir apparent.)
Rosa 'The Queen Elizabeth'
Named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, this beautiful blush pink rose dates back to the early 1950s when the royal ascended the British throne. A true classic, these lovely blooms will inject some warmth and feminine charm wherever they're planted.
We are The Royal Welsh, loyal to our Royal Welsh family and proud of our history. We live by our motto, Gwell Angau na Chywilydd: Death rather than Dishonour.
Why is the leek a Welsh symbol? Legend has it that St David ordered his soldiers to wear leeks on their helmets during a battle against the Saxons during the sixth century, while the Battle of Crecy, in 1346, featured loyal and brave Welsh archers who fought in a field of leeks.