| Name | Meaning |
| A | |
| Acacia | Hidden love, Beauty in withdrawal |
| Ambrosia | Love requited |
| Amaryllis | Pride |
| Aster | Symbolizing love, Delicacy |
| Anemone | A love that is diminishing, Vanishing hopes |
| Almond Blossom | Symbolizing hope, Delicacy, Sweetness |
| Apple Blossom | Good fortune, Harbinger of better things, A strong liking |
| Arum | Intense feeling of love |
| Arbutus | I love only thee |
| Azalea | A symbol of womanhood in China, Passion, Fragility, Take care |
| B | |
| Baby's Breath | Purity of heart, Innocence |
| Begonia | Be cautious, A fanciful mind |
| Bachelor Button | Celibacy, The blessedness of being single |
| Balsam | Fervent love |
| Balm | Compassion, Empathy |
| Bittersweet | Truth, Loyalty |
| Bird of Paradise | Given by a woman to a man to symbolize faithfulness |
| Bluebell | Gratitude, Constancy, Humility |
| Buttercup | Riches, Childishness |
| Black Bryony | Be my support |
| C | |
| Caladium | Immense delight and joy |
| Camellia | Perfection, Gratitude |
| Carnation (Red) | Aching heart, Admiration |
| Christmas Rose | Allay my disquiet |
| Chrysanthemum | Joy, Optimism, Perfection |
| Crocus | Good cheer, Happiness, Do not treat me badly |
| Cyclamen | Good-Bye, Resignation |
| Clover (Four-leaf) | Will you be mine? |
| Clover (White) | Think of me |
| Clematis | Ingenuity, Artifice |
| Cornflower | Refinement, Delicacy |
| D | |
| Daffodil | The sun is bright when I am with you, Respect, Sunshine, Unrequited love, Regard |
| Dahlia | Elegance and Dignity, Forever thine |
| Daisy | Beauty, Innocence, I will never tell, Loyal love, Purity |
| Day-Lily (Yellow) | Coquetry |
| Dandelion | Love's oracle, Happiness, Faithfulness |
| Date-Plum | Resistance |
| Delphinium | Fun, Big-hearted |
| Dog Rose | Pleasure and Pain |
| Dogwood | Am I indifferent to you? |
| Dragon Root | Ardor |
| E | |
| Edelweiss | Noble purity, Courage, Daring |
| Endine | Frugality |
| Elderflower | Symbolizing Zeal |
| Eglantine | Poetry |
| Everlasting (Immortal Flowers) | Never ending memory, Unfading remembrance |
| Euphorbia | Persistence |
| Eupatorium | Delay |
| Epigaea | Budding |
| Eucalyptus | Protection |
| F | |
| Forget-Me-Not | As its name suggests - Forget me not, Memories, True love |
| Forsythia | Expectation, Anticipation |
| Fuchsia | Good taste |
| Fern | Fascination |
| Filbert | Reconciliation |
| Flax | Symbol of domesticity |
| Flora's Bell | Without pretentiousness |
| Flowering Reed | Confide in heaven |
| G | |
| Gladiolus | Strength of character, Love at first sight, Generosity |
| Gardenia | Secret love, You are lovely |
| Galax | Encouragement |
| Geranium | Folly, Stupidity |
| Gerbera | You are the sunshine of my life |
| Gloxinia | Love at first sight |
| Goldenrod | Be cautious |
| Goats-Rue | Reason |
| Goosefoot | Insult |
| Globe Amaranth | Unfading Love |
| H | |
| Heliotrope | Devotion |
| Hibiscus | Delicate beauty, Consumed by love |
| Holly | Am I forgotten, Domestic happiness, Defense, Domestic Happiness |
| Hollyhock | Fruitfulness |
| Honeyflower | Secret love, Sweetness of disposition, Sweet, Affection |
| Honeysuckle | Bond of love |
| Honeysuckle (Coral) | I Love You |
| Hyacinth | Flower dedicated to Apollo, Rashness |
| Hyacinth (Yellow) | Jealousy |
| I | |
| Iris | Wisdom and Valor, Faith, Promise in love, Hope |
| Iris (German) | Flame |
| Iris (Yellow) | Passion |
| Ivy | Affection, Friendship, Fidelity, Wedded love |
| Ivy (Sprig of white tendrils) | Affection, Anxious to please |
| Indian Cress | Resignation |
| Ipomen Scarlet | Embrace |
| Indian Cane | Rendezvous |
| Ipomoea (Morning Glory) | I attach myself to you, Affection |
| J | |
| Jasmine (Indian) | Love, Attachment |
| Jasmine (Yellow) | Elegance, Grace, Modesty |
| Jasmine (Spanish) | Sensuality |
| Japonica | Symbol of love, Sincerity |
| Jerusalem Oak | Your love is reciprocated |
| Jonquil | Sympathy, Desire, Affection returned, Love me, Affection Returned |
| Juniper | Chastity, Eternity |
| K | |
| King's Spear | Regret |
| Kennedia | Intellectual beauty |
| L | |
| Laburnum | Blackness |
| Lady's Slipper | Capricious beauty, Win me |
| Lucerne | Life |
| Larkspur | Lightness, An open heart, Levity |
| Larkspur (White) | Happy-go-lucky, Joyful |
| Larkspur (Purple) | Sweet disposition |
| Lantana | Rigor |
| Lily | Purity of heart, Majesty and Honor |
| Lemon Blossom | I promise to be true, Fidelity in love |
| Lilac | Pride, Beauty |
| Lily of the Valley | Humility, Happiness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Sweetness |
| Lotus | Forgetful of the past, Estranged love |
| Laurel | Glory |
| Lavender | Devotion, Love |
| M | |
| Marjoram | Happiness, Joy |
| Madder | Calumny |
| Magnolia | Perseverance, Nobility |
| Marigold | Sorrow, Jealousy, Caress, Pretty love, Affection, Sacred, Affection |
| Maidenhair | Discretion |
| Manchineel | Betrayal |
| Mimosa | - Secret Love |
| Mugwort | Happiness |
| Mulberry | Prudence |
| Mallow | Sweetness, Delicate beauty |
| Mandrake | Scarcity |
| Myrtle | Hebrew emblem of Marriage, Love |
| Maple | Reserve |
| N | |
| Nasturtium | Victory in Battle, Conquest |
| Narcissus (White) | Selfishness |
| Narcissus | Stay as sweet as you are, Formality |
| Nightshade | Truth |
| Nettle | Cruelty |
| Nosegay | Gallantry |
| O | |
| Orchid (Cattleya) | Mature charm |
| Orchid | Symbol of many children in China, Refinement, Beauty, Love |
| Orange Blossom | Eternal Love, Innocence, Marriage and Fruitfulness |
| Oak | Hospitality |
| Osmunda | Revere |
| Ophrys Spider | Dexterity |
| Ophrys Fly | Mistake |
| Olive | Peace |
| Oleander | Caution |
| Orange-Tree | Generosity |
| Orange (Milkweed) | Deceit |
| P | |
| Phlox | Harmony, A good partnership |
| Passion-Flower | Belief |
| Peppermint | Warmth of feeling, Cordiality |
| Periwinkle | Sweet remembrance |
| Poppy (General) | Imagination, Oblivion, Eternal sleep |
| Primrose (Evening) | Inconstancy |
| Petunia | Your presence soothes me, Anger, Resentment, Anger |
| Pansy | Merriment, Thoughtful reflection |
| Peach Blossom | I am your captive |
| Q | |
| Quaking Grass | A symbol of agitation |
| Queen Anne's Lace | Fantasy |
| R | |
| Rose (Red) | Passion, Love |
| Rose (White) | Purity, Virginity |
| Rose (Yellow) | Infidelity, Jealousy |
| Rose (Coral) | Desire |
| Rose (Pink) | Grace and Sweetness, Secret love, Perfect happiness, Secret Love |
| Rose (Dark pink) | Thankfulness |
| Rose (Pale pink) | Joy, Grace |
| Rosebud (Red) | Pure and Lovely |
| Rosemary | Remembrance |
| Rhododendron | I am dangerous, Danger, Beware |
| S | |
| Sunflower (Tall) | Pride, False riches |
| Sunflower (Dwarf) | Adoration |
| Snowdrop | Consolation, Hope |
| Sage | Great respect, Wisdom, Female fidelity |
| Snapdragon | Strength, Gracious lady |
| Satin-Flower | Sincerity |
| Spider Flower | Elope with me |
| Sweet-William | Gallantry, Grant me one smile |
| Sweet Pea | Thank you for a lovely time, Blissful pleasure, Departure, Good-by |
| Star of Bethlehem | Reconciliation, Atonement |
| T | |
| Tulip (General) | Fame, Perfect lover, Flower Emblem of Holland |
| Tulip (Yellow) | Hopeless love, There's sunshine in your smile |
| Tulip (Variegated) | Beautiful eyes |
| Tulip (Red) | Declaration of love, Believe me |
| Thornapple | I dreamed of thee |
| Tuberose | Dangerous pleasures |
| Teasel | Misanthropy |
| Trumpet Flower | Separation |
| V | |
| Valerian | Accommodating disposition |
| Verbena | Sensibility, Pray for me |
| Violet | Modesty |
| Violet (White) | Let´s take a chance |
| Violet (Blue) | Love, Faithfulness, Watchfulness |
| Virgin's-Bower | Artifice |
| Venus Flytrap | Caught at Last |
| Viscaria | Will you dance with me? |
| Veronica | Fidelity |
| Vervain | Enchantment |
| W | |
| Water Lily | Purity of heart |
| Water Lily (Yellow) | Growing indifference |
| Water Lily (White) | Eloquence |
| Wallflower | Lasting beauty, Fidelity, Faithful in adversity |
| Wisteria | Welcome |
| Windflower | Sincerity, Love, Abandonment |
| Witch Hazel | A spell |
| Wild Rose-Tree | Poetical person |
| Wood-Sorrel | Joy |
| Whortleberry | Treachery |
| X | |
| Xeranthemum | Cheerful in adversity |
| Y | |
| Yarrow | Healing, Health |
| Yew | Sadness |
| Z | |
| Zinnia | Thoughts of absent friends |
| Zinnia (Yellow) | Daily remembrance |
| Zinnia (Magenta) | Lasting Affection |
| Zinnia (White) | Goodness |
| Zinnia (Scarlet) | Constancy |
| Zephyranth | Fond Caresses |
Some of you may even want to understand the symbolism of each flower to be able to get a tattoo representing the symbolism. Whatever the reason, this list should help you find out what each flower means, and use its symbolism to express exactly how you feel.
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