The Language of Flowers

Lady’s slipper (Cypripedium) … Capricious beauty

Lantana (Lantana) … Rigor

Larch (Larix decidua) … Audacity

Larkspur (Consolida) … Lightness

Laurel (Laurus nobilis) … Glory and success

Lavender (Lavandula) … Mistrust

Lemon (Citrus limon) … Zest

Lemon blossom (Citrus limon) … Discretion

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) … Coldheartedness

Liatris (Liatris)… I will try again

Lichen (Parmelia) … Dejection

Lilac (Syringa) … First emotions of love

Lily (Lilum) … Majesty

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) … Return of happiness

Linden tree (Tilia) … Conjugal love

Lisianthus (Eustoma) … Appreciation

Lobelia (Lobelia) … Malevolence

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) … Purity

Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) … Perplexity

Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) … Hopeless but not helpless

Lungwort (Pulmonaria) … You are my life

Lupine (Lupinus) … Imagination

Magnolia (Magnolia) … Dignity

Marigold (Calendula) … Grief

Marjoram (Origanum) … Blushes

Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) … Desire for riches

Meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale) … My best days are past

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) … Uselessness

Michealmas daisy (Aster amellus) … Farewell

Mignonette (Reseda odorata) … Your qualities surpass your charms

Mimosa (Mimosa) … Sensitivity

Mistletoe (Viscum) … I surmount all obstacles

Mock orange (Pittosporum undulatum) … Counterfeit

Monkshood (Aconitum) … Chivalry

Morning glory (Ipomoea) … Coquetry

Moss (Bryopsida) … Maternal love

Mullein (Verbascum) … Take courage

Mustard (Brassica) … I am hurt

Myrtle (Myrtus) … Love

Narcissus (Narcissus) … Self-love

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) … Impetuous love

Nettle (Urtica) … Cruelty

Oats (Avena sativa) … The witching soul of music

Oleander (Nerium oleander) … Beware

Olive (Olea europaea) … Peace

Orange (Citrus sinensis) … Generosity

Orange blossom (Citrus sinensis) … Your purity equals your loveliness

Orchid (Orchidaceae) … Refined beauty

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) … Joy

Pansy (Viola) … Think of me

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) … Festivity

Passionflower (Passiflora) … Faith

Peach (Prunus persica) … Your charms are unequaled

Peach blossom (Prunus persica) … I am your captive

Pear (Pyrus) … Affection

Pear blossom (Pyrus) … Comfort

Peony (Paeonia) … Anger

Peppermint (Mentha) … Warmth of feeling

Periwinkle (Vinca minor) … Tender recollections

Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) … Bury me amid nature’s beauty

Petunia (Petunia) … Your presence soothes me

Phlox (Phlox) … Our souls are united

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) … You are perfect

Pink (Dianthus) … Pure love

Plum (Prunus domestica) … Keep your promises

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) … Be of good cheer

Polyanthus (Primula) … Confidence

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) … Foolishness

Pomegranate blossom (Punica granatum) … Mature elegance

Poplar, black (Populus nigra) … Courage

Poplar, white (Populus alba) … Time

Poppy (Papaver) … Fantastic extravagance

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) … Benevolence

Potato vine (Solanum jasminoides) … You are delicious

Primrose (Primula) … Childhood

Protea (Protea) … Courage

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) … Strength and health

Queen Anne’s lace (Ammi majus) … Fantasy

Quince (Cydonia oblonga) … Temptation

Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) … You are radiant with charms