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- 3. Signify pure thoughts, adoration and dedication or dedicated love. Native to the mid-west and western part of the USA.
- 5. A thick, waxy, funnel-shaped spathe (the petal) wraps around a shorter fleshy spike (spadix) in this elegant "less is more" flower. The actual “flowers” are the “bumps” on the spadix. The stems are smooth and leafless.
- 6. May's Flower. Also known as Our Lady's Tears. According to legend; the tears that Mary shed at the cross turned into these flowers.
- 9. March's Flower. Symbolizes regard and chivalry and is indicative of rebirth, new beginnings and eternal life
- 11. One of the most popular plants over the Christmas season, recognizable by virtually everyone and a tradition for many. Did you know that December 12th is National _____ Day?
- 13. The official flower for October. The name means winning grace in the language of flowers.
- 15. An estimated 25,000 different types; one of the largest flowering plant families.
- 16. January's Flower Symbolizes pride and beauty. Appreciated for their ruffled appearance and clove-like scent.
- 18. June's Flower. A symbol of love (red) or death (white).
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- 1. Wild Carrot, Wildflower Seed, or Bishop's Lace is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceous, Probably originally a native of the sea-coasts of Southern Europe.
- 2. Goblet-shaped bloom of six petals is Holland's most popular flower. Thousands of cultivars with various shapes and colors, including multi-color and bi-color varieties.
- 4. February's flower. Widely cultivated for thousands of years they are used for eating and medicine; as well as a beautiful house plant for decoration!
- 7. Symbolizes joyfulness and magnificence and can be used to indicate exciting and wonderful anticipation. This exotic, tropical flower is well known for its characteristic bird-like appearance.
- 8. Can change its color on its own from blue to pink and pink to blue naturally induced by the environment or by the grower. The color can be altered based upon the Ph level of the soil.
- 10. A flower with very soft and long petals; no button in the centre of flower head. The flower is very soft and Cushiony to touch.
- 12. Can be seen at many weddings and party events, even though their vase life as a cut flower tends to be a rather short 2 - 7 days.
- 14. More than 110 species. They are large flowers with six petals, often fragrant, with a range of colors like white, yellow, orange & more.
- 17. Stood from ancient times as a symbol of power and majesty. This flower was dedicated to Juno Interestingly it is thought that it was the origin of the scepter. The Egyptians placed it on the brow of the Sphinx.
