The Language of Flowers; Or Flora Symbolica: Including Floral Poetry, Original and Selected (Classic Reprint)

Unlock the language of flowers and read nature’s messages hidden in bloom.This edition explores how blooms have carried meaning across cultures and ages, from ancient Greece and Rome to Eastern traditions and biblical lore. It shows how symbols and signs attached to flowers shaped art, poetry, and social customs through the centuries.Learn how different flowers became emblems for love, virtue, fate, and small daily ritualsDiscover the historical roots of floral symbolism and its influence on cultureSee how a “floral vocabulary” was assembled, with examples you can use in reading gardens and bouquetsUnderstand the idea that flowers are more than beauty—they carry stories and meaningsIdeal for readers drawn to botanical lore, literary symbolism, and the history of ideas linked to the natural world. Read more