(a small thread for no reason)
Red Rose: In Greek mythology, the rose was a symbol of deep love and sorrow. Symbolizes enduring love.
Red Carnation: referred to as God& #39;s flowers. Symbolizes deep love.
Peony: named after the Greek God of medicine, Paeon. The Chinese name is sho yu, which means & #39;most beautiful& #39;. Symbolizes prosperity and beauty.
Blue Iris: named after the ancient Greek goddess Iris, who was a messenger to the Gods, traveling between heaven and earth using a rainbow as a bringe. Symbolizes hope and faith.
Purple Lilac: Botanical name is Syringa & derives from an ancient Greek legend about the God of the forests, who was besotted with the beauty of a nymph named Syringa, who turned herself into a lilac bush to hide from his relentless advances. Symbolizes the loss of a great love.
Michaelmas(Aster)Daisy: according to Greek legend, when the God Jupiter flooded the earth to destroy the warring men, the goddess Astraea was so upset she asked to be turned into a star. Aster is the Greek word for star-the shape of this flower. Means "Farewell... I will miss you
Chrysanthemum: derived from the Greek word chrysos (meaning gold) and anthemon (meaning flower) to reflect the beauty and value of this blossom. Symbolizes deep grief.
Red Daisy: derived from an old English word meaning "day& #39;s eye" because daisy flowers only open during the daytime. Symbolizes deep love.