EVERLASTING FLOWER or STRAWFLOWER Description : A creeping perennial with greyish leaves and stalks, and small, bright yellow flowers. These retain their colour after being dried. The Greek named the flower amarantos, the unfading, helikhryson, turning gold, and khrysokomê, the golden-haired.
One of the most famous floral myths involves the Narcissus flower, commonly known as the daffodil. This springtime favorite is named after the beautiful Greek youth, Narcissus, who became so enchanted by his reflection in a river that he stayed on its banks, staring at himself until he died.
To ensure the graves were left alone, people planted the poisonous red spider lilies over buried bodies to deter animals. Graves and death were soon associated with the red spider lily, earning it the name of 'death flower' and the even darker, 'corpse flower'.
The answer is Dactylanthus taylorii, variously known as “Daccy”, “flower of Hades”, “fingers of the gods” or “wood rose”. This unusual plant grows only in New Zealand, and only in the North Island. It is a parasite, living on the roots of forest shrubs and trees such as Pittosporum, Schefflera and Pseudopanax.
Long ago poets conceived of a flower that did not fade and christened it amaranth. The appellation is rooted in the Greek word amarantos, meaning "immortal" or "unfading," and amarantus, the Latin name of a flower (probably Celosia cristata).
Indigenous to central Mexico, the dahlia is having a resurgence in popularity due to its variety in color, shape, and size. To the Victorians, dahlias meant forever thine and displayed a symbol of commitment and an everlasting bond.
Two common names for Helichrysum are Everlasting and Immortelle in reference to the flowers lasting almost forever when dried. Most commonly used as dried flowers.
Peony 'Athena', 'Athena' Peony, Chinese Peony 'Athena', Common Garden Peony 'Athena', White Peonies. One of the first peonies to flower in spring, 'Athena' is a very unusual Hybrid Peony with single, creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers adorned with delicate raspberry flares at the base of each petal.
Bulbophyllum medusae is an ephiphytic orchid with white to creamy yellow flower clusters resembling famed monster of Greek mythology Medusa's hairdo of snakes. Each cluster consists of about 15 flowers with long, thread-like lateral sepals arranged in a circle at the tip of the flowering stem.
Asphodelus is a type of flower that grows across Europe and the Middle East, though it can be found in other places. It was associated with Persephone because, in Greek mythology, it was the flower of the dead and the Underworld.
Ketaki is a forbidden flower cursed by Lord Shiva for bearing a false witness of Lord Brahma.
The flower of god is Dianthus caryophyllus or Carnation . The name is a fusion of the Greek words "dios" and "anthos." The Greek god Zeus is depicted by "dios," and "anthos" means flower. That's why the Carnation is recognized as “God's Flower.”
The Japanese cherry blossom, or sakura, is Japan's national flower, and it represents hope and renewal. Since cherry trees only bloom for a short period in the spring, the beauty of the flowers also symbolizes the fleeting nature of life.
Did you know that Helichrysum is referred to as the 'Immortelle' or 'Everlasting Flower' because it does not wither after it has been picked from the plant? Isn't that so cool? This incredible flower comes from the daisy family.
The Middlemist Red is considered the rarest flower in the world. It is found in London and New Zealand, with only one specimen in each location. It used to be native to Asia but is now extinct on the continent. John Middlemist was responsible for bringing the flower to London in 1804.
The Middlemist Red flower is probably the rarest flower in the world, and it can only be found in London and New Zealand. The Chinese botanist John Middlemist brought this plant to London in 1804. The flower, formerly thought to have disappeared from London, is no longer present in Asia.
Zeus, the king of the gods, took mercy on Paean by turning him into the plant that had saved Pluto's life. It was the blousy peony, hence its long-held meaning of compassion. Peony roots, seeds and petals were widely used in ancient times to treat a variety of aches and pains.
Mythology states that Zeus, jealous that Hera had her favorite flower, the lily, threw a thunderbolt on the earth and then the carnation sprouted, which took its name, Dianthos, meaning flower of Zeus.
Her flower is red amaranth, Greek amarantos, meaning unfading. She is sometimes depicted carrying a torch: a beacon. Artemis and Actaeon. Actaeon, her hunting companion, saw the goddess nude while she was bathing.
Ancient Greeks associated with Apollo a deep blue or violet precious gem called hyacinth. It was called so because its colour resembled that of the hyacinth flowers. This gem was held sacred to Apollo due to the mythological connection.
ANEMONE The red anemone was a flower sacred to Aphrodite. It was said to have sprung from the blood of her dying lover Adonis. ROSE The red rose was sacred to Aphrodite.
The lily is the flower above all others and is associated with Hera, the goddess of fertility and protector of women. In Greek mythology, Hera's husband Zeus had a son named Heracles with a mortal woman. Zeus had him breastfed by Hera so that he would become immortal like his father.
Demon Flowers is about a demon named Ushitora, a boy named Masato who is a half-breed offspring of a human and a god (or 'Kuruizaki no Hana'), and an orphan girl named Nao who all live together.
A galaxy flower's botanical name is petunia cultivars. A type of petunia—just like the colorful, fragrant blooms you see draped from hanging baskets—galaxy flowers are a deep purple. They earned their name due to the white spots speckled on their petals, which look like the stars of the Milky Way.