Floriography
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Floriography

The Myths, Magic & Language of Flowers

  1. 144 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Available until 29 Nov |Learn more

Floriography

The Myths, Magic & Language of Flowers

About this book

Flowers can talk. Red roses say ‘I love you’, white lilies offer condolence and poppies invite us to remember.

For thousands of years, humans have used flowers as a language, a short-hand for emotions and meanings. In her new book, Sally Coulthard, takes a fascinating look at floriography and shows how we still use this secret language across the world. She delves into the meanings of flowers and where they came from, whether it’s ancient mythology or hedgerow folklore.

Covering 50 well-loved flowers and plants, from peonies to sweetpeas, ivy to irises, Floriography is a beautifully illustrated guide that will take the reader on an intriguing journey through the history, legend, anthropology and literature of flowers, showing how modern-day society still relies on the meaning of flowers. From the Chinese lotus flower to the Celtic bluebell, the myth, magic and language of flowers is still blossoming today.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Buttercup
  6. Primrose
  7. Daisy
  8. Daffodil
  9. Sunflower
  10. Rue
  11. Dandelion
  12. Wattle
  13. Pansy
  14. Chrysanthemum
  15. Marigold
  16. Nasturtium
  17. Honeysuckle
  18. flowers to say…I love you
  19. Poppy
  20. Hydrangea
  21. Rose
  22. Echinacea
  23. Oleander
  24. Peony
  25. Clover
  26. Anemone
  27. Lotus
  28. Carnation
  29. Orchid
  30. Foxglove
  31. flowers to say…goodluck
  32. Heather
  33. Lilac
  34. Hellebore
  35. Mugwort
  36. Thistle
  37. Passionflower
  38. Iris
  39. Violet
  40. Tulip
  41. Periwinkle
  42. Sage
  43. Wisteria
  44. Rosemary
  45. flowers to say…I’m sorry
  46. Bluebell
  47. Cornflower
  48. Lavender
  49. Borage
  50. Forget-me-not
  51. Edelweiss
  52. Lady’s Mantle
  53. Chamomile
  54. Lily of the Valley
  55. Yarrow
  56. flowers to say…get well soon
  57. Lily
  58. Jasmine
  59. Acknowledgements