8 Flower Meanings, from Aster to Zinnia

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Aster

These star-shaped blooms take their name from the Greek word for "star," and in Greek mythology, they represented love and were also burned to ward off snakes.

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Anemone

Another flower with Greek roots anemone stems from the word for "wind." This short-lived flower represented anticipation once upon a time but also had negative connotations

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Black-Eyed Susan

The name of this flower is often credited to poet John Gay, who wrote an Old English poem about a woman with the name. This bright, yellow-petalled flower is meant to represent justice

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Bluebell

It s not hard to see where these flowers get their name, with their purple-blue hue and their bell-shaped blossoms. This flower represents kindness and is a great gift to give to someone.

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Calla Lily

Despite their name, these aren t actually lilies, and though they re known for decorating caskets at funerals, they don t actually represent death. These blooms get their name from the Greek word kallos

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Camellia

In Victorian times, these flowers were thought to denote "my destiny is in your hands." Each shade means something slightly different, so choose according to the message you want to give.

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Carnation

These flowers might indicate that someone is on a budget, but that doesn t diminish their beauty. Certain colors are great for Valentine s Day red symbolizes affection, while pink means "I ll never forget you"

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Chrysanthemum

While these blooms may have caused issues in a spelling bee or two, their meaning is much simpler they stand for honesty. The name comes from the Greek words chryos, meaning "gold," and anthemon