Scientific, Biological Names of Flowers Part II

      Name of Flower               Meanings of Flower                  Biological Name

O

            Oleander                      Beauty and grace                           Nerium oleander

            Orange Blossom          Innocence, Eternal love                  Citrus sinensis, Citrus aurantium

            Orange                        Mock  Deceit                                Philadelphus lewisii

            Orchid                        Long-lasting impression, Beautiful lady         Dendrobium sp.

            Orchid Cattleya          Mature charm                                 Cattleya percivaliana

            Oxeye Daisy              Patience                                            Leucanthemum vulgare

P

            Pansy                         Thoughtfulness, Modesty            Viola wittrockiana, Viola tricolor hortensis

            Palm Leaves                 Success, Victory                        Adonidia merrillii, Cycas sp.

            Parsley                          Festivity                                    Petroselinum crispum

            Passion Flower            Holy love, Faith and believe        Passiflora pardifolia, Passiflora incarnata,     Passiflora edulis

            Peach Blossom            Generosity                                 Prunus persica

            Pear Blossom              Good health, Hope                     Pyrus communis, Pyrus sp.

            Peony                        Happy Marriage, Happy life         Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeonia sp.

            Pepper Flower           Warm feelings                             Piper nigrum

            Periwinkle (Blue)        Beginning of friendship                Vinca major L.

            Periwinkle (White)      Delightful memories                     Catharanthus roseus

            Petunia                       Resentment, Anger                     Phlox drummondii, Phlox sp.

            Phlox                         Sweet dreams, Trying to please you   Phlox douglasii

            Pine                          Pity, Hope                                     Pinus pinaster, Pinus sp.

            Plum Blossom          Fidelity, Keeping promises              Prunus domestica

            Poinsettia                 Always cheerful                              Euphorbia pulcherrima

            Poppy(General)           Imagination, Oblivion                  Papaver orientale, Papaver sp.

            Poppy (Red)                Pleasure                                     Papaver rhoeas

            Poppy (White)            Consolation                                 Stylophorum diphyllum

            Poppy (Yellow)           Success, Wealth                         Eschscholzia californica

            Primrose (General)      I can't live without you                Primula vulgaris

            Primrose (Red)            Neglected merit                         Primula vulgaris

            Privet                          Prohibition, Ban                          Ligustrum ovalifolium

            Pyxie                           Life is sweet                              Pyxidanthera brevifolia

Q

            Quaking Grass             Anger, Agitation                        Briza maxima

            Quamoclit                   Busybody                                  Ipomoea quamoclit

            Queen Anne's Lace     Fantasy                                     Daucus carota

            Quince Blossom          Enticement                                Cydonia oblonga

R

            Ragged Robin Ardor, Intense feeling of love                 Lychnis flos-cuculi

            Ranunculus                Dazzled, Radiant                        Ranunculus sp.

            Raspberry Blossom     Regret, Remorse                      Rubus idaeus

            Rhododendron            Be cautious                              Rhododendron ponticum

            Rocket Flower            Rivalry, Competition                 Eruca sativa

            Rose (Black)               Death                                       Rosa sp.

            Rose (Bouquet of full blooms)           Gratitude             Rosa sp.

            Rose (Bridal)               Happy love                              Rosa sp.

            Rose (Bud)            Innocent love, Beauty and youth       Rosa sp.

            Rose (Bud orange)      Desire, Enthusiasm                   Rosa sp.

            Rose (Bud red)           Adorable, Lovely                     Rosa sp.

            Rose (Bud white)        Girlhood                                   Rosa sp.

            Rose (Burgundy)        Unconscious beauty                  Rosa sp.

            Rose (Carolina)           Love is dangerous                  Rosa carolina

            Rose (Christmas)         Tranquility and peacefulness  Helleborus niger

            Rose (Dark crimson)   Mourning, Despair                Rosa sp.

            Rose (Dark pink)         Gratitude, Thank you           Rosa sp.

            Rose (Lavender)         Love at first sight                   Rosa sp.

            Rose (Light pink)        Admiration                            Rosa sp.

            Rose (Musk)              Capricious beauty                 Rosa brunonii

            Rose (Orange, Coral)  Desire, Enthusiasm               Rosa sp.

            Rose (Peach)   Togetherness, Closing of a deal          Rosa sp.

            Rose (Pink)     Love, Gracefulness, Happiness           Rosa sp.

            Rose (Pink & White mixed)    I love you still and will always love you        Rosa sp.

            Rose (Red)      Symbolizes passionate love               Rosa sp.

            Rose (Red & Yellow mixed)  Congratulations, Praise, Happiness     Rosa sp.

            Rose (Thornless)         Love at first sight        Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin'

            Rose (White)   Purity, Innocence, Secrecy, Humility, Youthfulness  Rosa sp.

            Rose (White on red)    Flower Emblem of England, Unity and integrity       Rosa sp.

            Rose (Wild)     Charming simplicity    Rosa acicularis

            Rose (Yellow) Friendship, Joy, Gladness, Jealousy, Infidelity          Rosa sp.

            Rosemary        Loyalty, Remembrances             Rosmarinus officinalis

            Rue      Regret, Disdain                                        Ruta graveolens

S

            Saffron            Voluptuousness, Be cautious about excess pleasures Crocus sativus

            Sage    Domestic virtues         Salvia officinalis

            Sainfoin           You confuse me          Onobrychis sp.

            Salvia  Wisdom, I always think of you          Salvia splendens

            Satin Flower    Fascination      Sisyrinchium douglasii

            Saxifrage         Affection        Saxifraga cochlearis

            Scabious          Unfortunate love, Widowhood          Scabiosa columbaria

            Sensitive Plant            Sensitivity       Mimosa pudica

            Smilax Lovely, Constancy      Smilax aspera

            Snapdragon     Gracious lady, Deception       Antirrhinum sp.

            Snowdrop       Friendship in trouble, Consolation, Hope       Galanthus nivalis

            Spider Flower (Cleome)          Elope with me Cleome hassleriana

            Spiderwort      Regard, Admiration    Tradescantia virginiana

            Star of Bethlehem       Atonement, Satisfaction         Ornithogalum arabicum

            Statice Remembrance, Sympathy       Limonium sp.

            Stephanotis (Madagascar Jasmine)     Happiness in marriage Stephanotis floribunda

            Stock Flower   Bonds of affection, Everlasting beauty          Matthiola incana

            Strawberry Flower      Perfect goodness         Fragaria ananassa

            Sunflower       Wishes, Loyalty          Helianthus annuus

            Sweet Pea Flower       Departure, Goodbye   Lathyrus odoratus

            Sweet William Perfection, Grant me one smile           Verbena bipinnatifida

            Syringa            You shall be happy yet           Syringa vulgaris

T

            Tamarisk (Salt Cedar) Crime, Guilty  Tamarix gallica

            Tansy   Resistance, Neglected Tanacetum vulgare

            Teasel Flower  Hatred Dipsacus laciniatus

            Thistle Nobility, Austerity      Cirsium vulgare

            Thrift (Sea Pinks)        Sympathy        Armeria maritima

            Thyme Courage and strength  Thymus vulgaris

            Tuberose          Dangerous       Polianthes tuberosa

            Tulip (Pink)     Caring Tulipa pulchella, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa sp.

            Tulip (Purple)  Royalty           Tulipa pulchella, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa sp.

            Tulip (Red)      Declaration of love, Believe me          Tulipa pulchella, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa sp.

            Tulip (White)   Forgiveness     Tulipa pulchella, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa sp.

            Tulip (Yellow) Hopeless love  Tulipa pulchella, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa sp.

V

            Verbena (Vervain)      Tender, Emotional, You will get your wish, Superstition      Verbena brasiliensis

            Valerian           An accommodating disposition          Centranthus ruber

            Veronica Flower         Fidelity            Veronica chamaedrys

            Violet (General)          Faithfulness, Modesty            Viola sp.

            Violet (Blue)   Faithfulness, Watchfulness     Viola sp.

            Violets (White)           Let's take a chance      Viola sp.

            Virginia Flower (Dogwood Flower)   I cling to you, Longevity        Cornus florida

            Viscaria           Will you dance with me          Lychnis viscaria

W

            Wake Robin    Ardor, Zeal     Trillium erectum

            Wallflower      Adversity, Friendship Erysimum sp.

            Wisteria           Poetry, Youth, Steadfast        Wisteria frutescens

            Witch Hazel    A spell, Inspiration      Hamamelis mollis

            Wolfsbane       Misanthropy    Aconitum variegatum

            Woodruff Flower (Wild Baby's Breath)         Sweet humility            Galium odoratum

            Wormwood     Absence          Artemisia absinthium

X

            Xeranthemum Eternity, Immortality  Xeranthemum annuum

Y

            Yarrow            Good health    Achillea millefolium

Z

            Zephyranthes  Expectation     Zephyranthes grandiflora

            Zinnia (Magenta)        Long-lasting affection            Zinnia elegans, Zinnia sp.

            Zinnia (Mixed)            Thoughts of an absent friend  Zinnia sp.

            Zinnia (Pink)   Lasting affection         Zinnia sp.

            Zinnia (Scarlet)           Constancy       Zinnia sp.

            Zinnia (White) Goodness        Zinnia sp.

            Zinnia (Yellow)           Remembrance Zinnia sp.

Scientific, Biologial names of flowers

            Flower Name                   Flower Meaning          Scientific Name

A

            Abutilon                          Meditation                          Abutilon hybridum

            Acacia (White)                Friendship, Elegance          Acacia sp.

            Acacia (Yellow)              Concealed love                    Acacia sp.

            Acanthus                         Artifice                                Acanthus mollis

            Achillea                           State of war                         Achillea sp.

            Aconite (Monkshood)     Hatred, Be cautious             Eranthus hyemalis

            Adam's Needle                Best friends                         Yucca filamentosa L.

            Adonis                            Patience, Humility,              Adonis vernalis

            Agrimony                       Gratitude                             Agrimonia eupatoria

            Alliums                          Patience, Humility               Allium ampeloprasum

            Almond Blossom           Hope                                    Prunus dulcis

            Aloe                                Sorrow, Grief                      Aloe barbadensis

            Alstroemeria    Wealth, Devotion, Friendship          Gomphrena globosa

            Amaranth (Globe)       Immortal love                       Gomphrena globosa

            Amaryllis                     Splendid beauty                   Amaryllis belladonna

            Ambrosia                     Reciprocated love               Ambrosia artemisiifolia

            Anemone                     Fragile, Anticipation            Anemone vitifolia

            Angelica                       Inspiration                          Angelica archangelica

            Anthurium                    Hospitality                           Malus domestica

            Apple Blossom            Hope, Good fortune             Malus domestica

            Apricot Blossom         Diffident love                        Prunus armeniaca

            Arbor Vitae                 True friendship                      Thuja occidentalis

            Arbutus                       I love thee only                      Epigaea repens

            Asphodel                     Regret, Lassitude                  Asphodelus fistulosus

            Aster                           Love, Contentment,              Aster sp.

            Azalea Fragile, Patience, Chinese symbol for womanhood    Rhododendron atlanticum

B

            Baby's Breath                Innocence, Gladness               Gypsophila paniculata

            Bachelor Button (Bluebottle, Cornflower)   Celibacy,  Delicacy, Perfection  Centaurea cyanus

            Balm                             Sympathy                              Melissa officinalis

            Balsam (Impatiens)     Impatience                              Impatiens balsamina

            Barberry                       Hot temperament                   Berberis thunbergii

            Begonia                        Deep thinking                        Begonia  tuberhybrida

            Bells of Ireland           Good luck, Best wishes          Moluccella laevis

            Convolvulus                Perseverance                          Calystegia sepium

            Bird of Paradise          Festivity, Celebration              Strelitzia reginae

            Bittersweet Flower     Truth, Fact                               Solanum dulcamara

            Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)          Encouragement, Motivation, Impartiality       Rudbeckia hirta

            Blackthorn (Sloe)        Asceticism, Difficulty            Prunus spinosa

            Blue Bell (Harebell, Campanula)   Never ending love, Gratitude, Appreciation             Hyacinthoides hispanica

            Bouvardia                Excitement, Enthusiasm         Bouvardia ternifolia

            Burdock                 Boredom, Importunity            Arctium tomentosum

            Buttercup               Childishness                           Ranunculus repens

            Butterfly Weed       Leave me                               Asclepias tuberosa

C

            Cactus                   Maternal affection and love    Echinopsis spachiana

            Caladium Leaves        Ravish, Joyfulness            Caladium bicolor

            Calendula (Pot marigold)        Happiness              Calendula arvensis

            Calycanthus    Benevolence                                    Calycanthus floridus

            Camellia (White)         Adorable, Lovable               Camellia japonica, Camellia sp.

            Camellia (Pink)           Strong desire                        Camellia japonica, Camellia sp.

            Camellia (Red)            Excellence, Perfection            Camellia japonica, Camellia sp.

            Chamomile (or Camomile)      Enterprisingness, Energy in adversity Anthemis nobilis

            Candytuft (Iberis)       Indifference                                          Iberis sempervirens

            Cardinal Flower          Eminence                                              Lobelia cardinalis

            Carnation (White)       Sweetness, Innocence, Pure love        Dianthus sp.

            Carnation (Yellow)     Disdain, Rejection                               Dianthus sp.

            Carnation (Pink)          Unforgettable, Woman's love             Dianthus sp.

            Carnation (Red)          Admiration                                          Dianthus sp.

            Carnation (Purple)       Unpredictability, Changeable            Dianthus sp.

            Carnation (Striped)     Rejected love                                      Dianthus sp.

            Cattail Prosperity, Peacefulness                                             Typha latifolia

            Cedar Leaf      Think of me                                                   Cedrus sp.

            Celandine (Lesser)      Forthcoming joys                              Ranunculus ficaria

            Cherry Blossom          Good education, Spiritual beauty       Prunus sp.

            Chestnut Flower         Seek justice                                         Castanea sativa

            Chrysanthemum (Bronze)       Excitement                             Chrysanthemum sp.

            Chrysanthemum (General)       Optimism, Wonderful friend,           Chrysanthemum sp.

            Chrysanthemum (Red)            Love, Affection          Chrysanthemum sp.

            Chrysanthemum (Yellow)       Slighted love              Chrysanthemum sp.

            Chrysanthemum (White)         Trueness                   Chrysanthemum sp.

            Cinnamon        Beauty                                             Cinnamomum verum

            Clematis          Ingenuity                    Clematis caracasana

            Clove   Dignity                                   Syzygium aromaticum

            Clover (Four leafed)   Good luck       Trifolium sp.

            Clover (Five leafed)    Bad luck          Trifolium sp.

            Clover (White flower) Think of me     Trifolium repens

            Cockscomb     Silliness, Absurdity     Celosia spicata

            Coltsfoot         Maternal care                                           Tussilago farfara

            Columbine       Deserted love                                           Aquilegia sibirica

            Coreopsis        Cheerful                                                      Coreopsis gladiata

            Coriander        Lust                                                             Coriandrum sativum

            Cosmos           Peaceful                                                       Cosmos sulphureus

            Crocus Prevision, Gladness, Cheerfulness                          Crocus longiflorus

            Crown Imperial           Powerfulness, Mightiness                Fritillaria imperialis

            Cyclamen        Goodbye, Separation                                   Cyclamen persicum

            Cypress           Mourning, Despair                                       Cupressus  sp.

D

            Daffodil(Jonquil)       Unreciprocated love, Sympathy, Please love me    Narcissus jonquilla

            Dahlia  Dignity, Elegance                                                       Dahlia variabilis

            Daisy   Innocence, Loyal beauty                                            Bellis perennis

            Dandelion       Happiness, Faithfulness                                  Taraxacum officinale

            Daphne Flower           Glory, Fame                                         Daphne mezereum

            Delphinium (Larkspur)            Boldness, Attachment,            Delphinium sp.

            Dew Plant       Serenade                                                           Lampranthus roseus

            Dog Rose        Pleasure                                                            Rosa canina

E

            Edelweiss        Courageous     Leontopodium alpinum

            Eglantine (Sweet briar)           Spring, Poetry                          Rosa rubiginosa

            Elderberry Blossom (Elderflower)      Kindness, Humility     Sambucus canadensis

            Endive Frugality                                                                      Leontopodium alpinum

            Eremurus (Foxtail lily or Desert candle)         Endurance       Eremurus himalaicus

            Eryngium (Blue hobbit, Sea holly))    Austerity, Independence        Eryngium bourgatii

            Eucalyptus      Safeguard, Protection                            Eucalyptus sp.

            Eupatorium     Late, Delay                                          Eupatorium ligustrinum

            Eustoma          Calmness, Thoughts                             Eustoma grandiflorum

            Everlasting Flower      Remembrances                        Helichrysum bracteatum

            Eyebright (Euphrasia) Cheer up                                 Euphrasia rostkoviana

F

            Fennel Strength                                                              Foeniculum vulgare

            Fern     Sincerity, Confidence Cyathea, sp., Lygodium sp., Dicksonia  sp.,

            Fig       Argument                                                         Ficus carica

            Filbert  Reconciliation                                                 Corylus maxima

            Fir        Evaluation, Time                                             Abies sp.

            Flax     Symbolizes domesticity and kindness            Linum usitatissimum

            Flowering Almond      Hope   Prunus japonica,          Cerasus japonica

            Forget-me-not True love, Memories, Hope                Myosotis sylvatica

            Forsythia         Anticipation                                        Forsythia europaea

            Foxglove (Digitalis)    Insincerity                              Digitalis purpurea

            Frangipani       Protection, Shelter                              Plumeria sp.

            Freesia Spirited, Trust                                   Freesia refracta

            Fuchsia            Good taste, Confiding love    Fuchsia magellanica

            Furze   Anger                                                  Ulex densus

G

            Gardenia         Secret admiration and love     Gardenia jasminoides

            Gentian           Sweetness       Gentiana verna

            Gerbera           Happiness, Cheerfulness         Gerbera jamesonii

            Geranium        Comfort, Stupidity                Pelargonium sp.

            Gillyflower      Lasting beauty                      Dianthus sp.

            Ginger Flower Proud, Majestic                    Zingiber officinale

            Gladiolus         Give me a break, Strength of character          Gladiolus imbricatus

            Gloxinia          Love at first sight        Sinningia speciosa

            Goldenrod (Solidago) Encouragement, Motivation, Good fortune, Success Solidago shortii

            Gorse   Love in all seasons      Ulex europaeus

            Grass   Submission      Cyperus sp., Pennisetum sp., etc

H

            Harlequin Flower        Laugh at trouble          Corydalis flavula

            Hawkweed      Quick-sighted                         Hieracium aurantiacum

            Hawthorn        Hope                                      Crataegus monogyna

            Hazel Flower   Reconciliation Hamamelis sp.

            Heather Flower (white)           Protection, Wishfulness          Phyllodoce sp.

            Heather Flower (Pink)            Good luck       Phyllodoce empetriformis

            Heather Flower (Lavender)    Solitude, Admiration  Phyllodoce sp.

            Heliotrope       Eternal love                                   Heliotropium peruvianum

            Hemlock          You will kill me                            Oenanthe pimpinelloides

            Hibiscus          Delicate beauty                             Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

            Holly   Coming of joys                                          Ilex aquifolium

            Hollyhock       Fruitfulness, Ambition                   Alcea setosa

            Honeysuckle   Devoted love, Generous        Lonicera sp.                                                           

            Houseleek       Domestic Economy                              Sempervivum tectorum

            Hyacinth (Blue)          Constancy                                 Hyacinthus orientalis,

            Hyacinth (General)     Games, Sports                          Hyacinthus orientalis,

            Hyacinth (Purple)        Forgive me                               Hyacinthus orientalis,

            Hyacinth (Pink, Red)  Play                                            Hyacinthus orientalis,

            Hyacinth (White)        Loveliness                                  Hyacinthus orientalis, .

            Hyacinth (Yellow)      Jealousness                                 Hyacinthus orientalis,

            Hydrangea (Snowball Flower)            Frigidity, Vanity Hydrangea macrophylla

I

            Iceplant           Rejection                                            Carpobrotus edulis

            Ipomoea          I belong to thee                                   Ipomoea purpurea

            Iris       Faith, Thank you for your friendship               Iris sanguinea

            Ivy       Friendship, Fidelity                                          Hedera helix

J

            Jacob's Ladder            Come down    Polemonium foliosissimum,  Polemonium vanbruntiae

            Jasmine(White)           Cheerfulness, Good sense of humor   Jasminum officinale, Trachelospermum jasminoides

            Jasmine (Yellow)        Modesty          Gelsemium sempervirens

K

            Kingcup (Marsh Marigold)     Wealth, Riches            Caltha palustris

L

            Laburnum        Pensive beauty            Laburnum anagyroides

            Lady's Slipper Capricious beauty       Cypripedium reginae, Cypripedium calceolus

            Lady's Tresses Bewitching grace        Spiranthes spiralis, Gyrostachys cernua

            Laurel  Perseverance, Ambition          Kalmia latifolia

            Lavender         Acknowledgment, Constancy            Lavandula angustifolia Mill.

            Lemon Blossom          Discretion                               Citrus limon

            Lilac    First love         Syringa vulgaris

            Lily(Calla)       Symbolizes magnificent beauty and purity     Zantedeschia elliottiana

            Lily (Casablanca)        Celebrations, Happy occasions           Lilium sp., Lilium auratum

            Lily (Day)       Flirtation, Coquetry    Hemerocallis sp.

            Lily (Eucharis)            Maiden charms            Eucharis amazonica

            Lily (Orange)  Disdain, Hatred, Pride            Lilium sp.

            Lily (Tiger)      Pride, Wealth  Lilium michiganense, Lilium sp.

            Lily (Water) or Lotus  Purity,  Mystery, Estranged love Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaea sp.

            Lily (White)    Virginity, Majesty       Lilium candidum

            Lily (Yellow)  Flirtation, Coquetry    Lilium sp.

            Lily-Of-The-Valley     Sweetness, Humility, Purity   Convallaria majalis

            Lisianthus        Calmness         Eustoma sp.

            Lobelia            Malevolence, Arrogance         Lobelia erinus

            London Pride (Saxifraga)       Frivolity          Saxifraga x urbium

            Love-In-The-Mist (Nigella)    Perplexity, Delicacy    Nigella damascena

            Lupine (Lupin)            Always happy, Voraciousness            Lupinus perennis

M

            Magnolia     Nobility, Perseverance,   Magnolia sieboldii, Magnolia  wieseneri

            Mallow            Deep in love    Malacothamnus davidsonii, Malacothamnus fasciculatus

            Maple  Retirement, Reserve nature     Acer sp.

            Marigold         Jealousy, Cruelty, Secret affection     Tagetes patula, Tagetes erecta

            Marjoram         Comfort, Blushes                              Origanum majorana

            Marvel-Of-Peru (Four o'clock flower)     Flame of love  Mirabilis jalapa

            Mayflower (Trailing arbutus)  Welcome, Hospitality, The beginning Epigaea repens

            Mignonette (Reseda)  Deserve                        Reseda lutea, Reseda odorata

            Mimosa           Exquisite, Sensitivity             Mimosa tenuiflora

            Mint    Suspicion                                            Mentha sp.

            Mistletoe         Love and affection     Viscum album, Phoradendron flavescens

            Motherwort     Secret love                    Leonurus cardiaca

            Moss Rose       Confession of love      Portulaca grandiflora

            Myrtle Joy, Love and remembrance   Leonurus cardiaca

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            Narcissus         Formality, Egotism     Narcissus pseudonarcissus L.

            Nasturtium      Symbolizes patriotism and conquest   Tropaeolum majus

            Nightshades    Dark thoughts                                      Solanum dulcamara