Flowers

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  1. 4. Signifies new beginnings, march birth flower
  2. 6. Behaves like tumbleweed in winter, most commonly white but can be pink
  3. 7. When growing they always face the sun
  4. 8. Highly Toxic, bell-shaped with spots inside
  5. 11. A type of flowering vine, usually open up in the morning, round in shape
  6. 14. Named after another language’s word for tobacco, tastes sweet and spicy, has gooey sap on their leaves
  7. 15. Is aquatic, grows leaves that float on top of water
  8. 17. Daisy-like in appearance, known as medieval aspirin, smells like citrus
  9. 18. Changes color based on soil PH, so loved it has its own day, a flowering shrub
  10. 19. Adapted to be pollinated specifically by birds
  11. 21. Has "thorns" called "prickles", grows edible fruit called "__ hips"
  12. 22. Is a holiday flower (specifically Christmas), also called "Naked Ladies", lives a long time
  13. 24. Blooms in all colors except red, a single flower has three sepals and three petals, named after a greek goddess
  14. 25. Has vertical, bottlebrush-like flowers, symbolizes joy, bliss, and happiness, also goes by “Blazing Star”
  15. 27. A pioneer plant, is native to North America, the genus is Rudbeckia
  16. 29. When the flowers die they look like little skulls
  17. 31. Has natural antifreeze, is used to treat alzheimer's symptoms, droopy and white in color
  18. 33. Goes from pink to blue as it ages, only emits a scent at night, symbol of memory and remembrance
  19. 35. Are used in perfume, rich in symbolism and have many colors, the flowers themselves are star-shaped and waxy
  20. 37. Edible, means "lion's tooth", people love to blow on it
  21. 39. Originates from Central Asia, not Netherlands, was at one point worth more than gold
  22. 40. Originates from China, A "compound" flower, it’s white variant is often used in funerals
Down
  1. 1. Takes five to six years to bloom, under protection, violet-blue in color, are often called “fairy flowers”
  2. 2. Known as the “King of Flowers” in China, ants love them, the flower heads can be heavy to the point they need support
  3. 3. Contains thymol, natives use it to treat skin infections/minor wounds, bzzz
  4. 5. Also known as "Bachelor's Buttons", tastes kinda like sweet cucumbers
  5. 9. Resembles a bird's nest, smells like carrots when crushed, looks similar to hemlock
  6. 10. Has a calming scent, was used as a remedy during the bubonic plague, most commonly purple
  7. 12. Contains solanine, lethal, related to plants like tomatoes, potatoes, and bell peppers
  8. 13. Toxic, heart-shaped
  9. 16. Named after a city in England, cup shaped
  10. 20. In the same family as olives, have heart shaped leaves, very fragrant
  11. 23. In the coffee family, also known as Cape Jasmine, milky-white and smells very sweet
  12. 26. Have no nectar or scent, don’t have petals but rather sepals, has same name as a sea creature
  13. 28. Great for pest control, has a very pungent scent, yellow and orange in color
  14. 30. Both gendered parts are located in the "column", one of the largest and oldest flowering families in the world
  15. 32. Is very "hairy", forces bees to squeeze in, coating said bees in pollen
  16. 34. Was used before hops, has dark green leaves that are fuzzy white underneath, considered a weed
  17. 36. In the same family as peas, is a legume, name derives from the latin word for wolf
  18. 38. Known as the "flower of the gods", is the symbol of Mother's Day, edible and used in tea