Meaning

The zinnia flower (Zinnia elegans or Zinnia violacea) can be found everywhere, but most originate in North America and Central America. Contrary to popular belief, the name Zinnia is not derived from Latin but is named after a famous botanist…

Arbutus is itself the scientific name of the Arbutus flower. Arbutus is a broad-leaved evergreen tree. This is a relatively common tree in the northern regions of North America.  Arbutus is a genus of twelve recognized flowering plants in the…

Hailing from the family of Malvaceae, these are the flowering plants of the Hibiscus or Malva genera commonly found in a wide range of natural colors from purple to white. The name mallow has an Old English ancestry, and its…

The protea flower is one of the oldest flowers on Earth, dating back millions of years. It is a member of the Proteaceae family.  The largest and most popular protea species is king protea (Protea cynaroides), also known as giant…

Hothouse flower does not refer to a specific flower species. It is a larger category under which many species of flowers can be placed. The word ‘hothouse’ is a synonym for the greenhouse. Heated greenhouses are sometimes referred to as…

Desert rose (Adenium obesum) is a common name for a species of perennial flowering plant in the botanical Family Apocynaceae. Desert rose is a very popular and highly prized ornamental shrub. The most prominent features of the plant are the…

The periwinkle flower is a small evergreen plant that grows in the wild. They can tolerate harsh environmental conditions, and spotting them amongst larger plants is often difficult.  This flower is native to Northwest Africa, Europe, and the Middle East….

Phlox flowers are colorful, old-fashioned, and popular garden flowers. The phlox genus belongs to the family Polemoniaceae. All but one of the 67 phlox species are native to North America. Only one variety, Phlox sibirica, is found in Siberia. The…

Rhododendron is an elegant, vivacious, evergreen flower grown in many parts of the world. It is used both as an ornamental flower and also for gifting purposes. Rhododendron is a very large genus of about 1000 species of small trees…

The Stephanotis flower is a lovely, jasmine-like bloom, partial to tropical climates. Its scientific name is Stephanotis floribunda, indicating its nature as an abundant flowering plant (floribunda). This flower’s meaning is also sourced from two ancient Greek terms, Stephanos, meaning…