Flowers… Beautiful, perfect creatures that warm the soul and unite hearts with their appearance and magnificent aroma. Since ancient times, people have grown them in their gardens and homes. They gave each other, weaved decorations, used them as an attribute of the interior. Flowers are very diverse, both in shape and size, color, smell. But they are all interesting and unusual.
A large number of representatives of the flora personify a symbol. A flower can be depicted on the flag of the state, it can symbolize events, character traits, psychological characteristics. Beautiful and touching legends are associated with plants, passed down through the ages.
Science of flower symbolism
The language of flowers today is a field of study of a whole science, which is called fluorography. This discipline studies the historical aspects of the emergence, distribution and subtleties of everything related to the symbolism of such plants.
In Japan, this science is called "hanakotoba". The language of flowers is used not only in the preparation of compositional combinations, the design of bouquets. It can also be floral.painting dishes and objects, drawings, creating jewelry and wreaths.
Fluorography studies legends and myths, various characteristics, associations of people with flowers at all times. It was according to the data of this discipline that it became known that the language of flowers originated in the East. Its founders are beautiful oriental beauties who expressed hidden feelings, dreams, fantasies and desires through buds and bouquets. It was for them that the first plants became something more than decorations. Then this feature became widespread in Europe. In many countries, a state symbol has appeared - a flower.
What does the fern symbolize?
Angiosperms, or Flowering, plants are the dominant group among all existing from a biological point of view. This was facilitated by evolutionary development, the acquisition of special features, fitness.
At the same time, ferns are plants of the past. Once upon a time, in the distant Carboniferous period of the development of life on the planet, lush powerful handsome men - horsetails, club mosses and ferns - reached perfection and diversity. But over time, their appearance became more and more modest, from woody forms they turned into shrubs and herbs. Today, their numbers are quite small.
They still exist. These are spore plants that can only reproduce in the presence of water. And this means that they are not capable of flowering. However, since ancient times it was believed that the fern flower is a symbol. They searched for him, waited for the formation on the plant, deified and gave more and moresuperstitious meaning.
The most progressive in this regard were the Slavs, for whom the fern flower is a symbol of the fulfillment of the most cherished desire, the realization of a secret dream. Anyone who manages to find a flowering plant of this species must be lucky. He should become rich, happy, lucky, strong and so on.
Of course, it's just a symbol. No one has ever seen a fern flower and will never see it, because biologically this is not feasible. However, images appeared that are swastikas superimposed on each other. It was they who began to be personified with such a coveted fern flower.
Today many jewelry, medallions, amulets have such patterns. They are called not only fern flowers, but also "Perunov Tsvet", after the name of the god of fire among the Slavs Perun, who patronized all craftsmen and craftsmen.
Flowers are symbols of countries
From the most ancient times, when no state had a flag as a national distinguishing feature, flowers played this role for most nationalities. It was these beautiful creatures that personified the uniqueness of the country, its greatness and beauty.
A lot of time has passed, but even today many large and small states have their own national flower, their own plant. As a rule, a folk legend is associated with each of them, passed from mouth to mouth through generations.
I would like to give examples of states that have a symbol - a flower.
| Namecountries | Symbolic plant |
| Turkey |
Tulip In Turkey, it was considered the flower of the ruling family during the Ottoman Empire. Only members of the Sultan's family were allowed to wear jewelry with this flower and its image. In Holland today these flowers are the most popular, the best and unique varieties are bred there, supplied all over the world. |
| Holland | |
| Japan |
Chrysanthemum It is considered the personification of supremacy, greatness, magnificence. Imperial flower, symbolizing loy alty and truth. |
| Egypt |
Lotus Depicted on coins, scepters of rulers, in the form of these flowers they made headdresses of divine servants. This plant was dedicated by the Egyptians to their god Osiris. |
| China |
Narcissus Flower of family happiness and prosperity. An essential element of the New Year's feast. Also personifies self-respect, dignity. |
| Scotland |
Thistle The plant is thorny, the flower is not so beautiful, but according to legend, it was he who saved the country from enemy attacks. Once upon a time, Danish subjects decided to capture Scotland at night and made their way to its main castle. But one of the warriors stepped on the thistle and woke up the entire sleeping army. The enemy was defeated, and the flower became the symbol of the country. |
| Germany | Cornflower |
| Switzerland | Edelweiss |
| France | Lily |
| Singapore | Orchid |
| Finland | 9 white roses |
| Italy | Daisies |
| Ukraine | Red poppy |
| Mexico | Dahlia |
| Latvia | Chamomile |
And many other countries have tender and touching, inexpressibly beautiful buds and blooming flowers as their symbols. Moreover, there is also such a thing when one flower has several states-admirers who have chosen it as a symbol (orchid, tulip, rose).
Clover
The symbol of Ireland is a shamrock or clover flower. This is a plant that adorns all the sunniest and brightest meadows and clearings. It is him that animals eat with pleasure.
The people of Ireland consider this plant and its flower a symbol of love of freedom and emancipation, rebellious spirit. In many other countries, it is the personification of good luck, success in everything. The historical legend of St. Patrick, who, using the example of a shamrock, explained the divine dogmas to the people, became the basis and reason for choosing such a symbol of the country. During the feast of this saint, the Irish attach images of the plant to their clothes.
From the 16th century to this day, the symbol of Ireland is the clover flower (shamrock), simple, sweet, very gentle and bringing good luck.
Roses
The queen of flowers, beauty, noble and elegant, causing admiration and delight, is, of course, a rose. All withoutexceptions, the views are expressive and beautiful. Red roses are the brightest flowers, symbols of England. It was this country that first chose them to personify its individuality and rich state history.
The reigning king always went out to the people with this flower, either alive or as an ornament. Today, the red rose is the symbol of the United States, Great Britain and Canada. It means love, nobility, wisdom, happiness and good fortune.
Peony
According to the art of Feng Shui, this flower is the personification of we alth and love, good luck and prosperity. He must be present in the house. Peony protects spouses from quarrels, gives peace and tranquility. Helps the unmarried to find their happiness.
Lilies
The interpretations of these symbolic colors are very different. It all depends on the color. White lilies - innocence, awe, modesty. Yellow and orange - envy and revenge, jealousy. Brindle - we alth and glory.
Lycoris are red spider lilies. They are artificially bred by man and are the main decoration of the streets of Japan and other countries. Represents loneliness, separation, parting.
What do white flowers say?
Since ancient times, it was believed that white flowers are a symbol of purity of spirit and body, innocence, kindness and purity. Roses, daisies, peonies, chrysanthemums and many other representatives of plants of this color represent all the most sublime and good - truthfulness, modesty, eternal love, humility, silence, secrecy.
However, whitecarnations are a symbol of contempt, longing. Therefore, each white flower has its own interpretation.
Symbolism of yellow flowers
This is a sunny, bright, cheerful and rich color. Yellow flowers are a symbol of well-being, prosperity and we alth. They represent fun, gratitude, success, friendship, happiness and joy.
But yellow carnations - neglect, rejection, disappointment, bitterness, separation. Yellow lily - lies, deceit, betrayal.
