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The Meaning of Flowers


 Abutilon-Meditation
 Acacia-Friendship; Secret Love; Concealed love; ChasteLove; Beauty in retirement
 Acacia (pink)-Grace
 Acacia (rose or white)-Elegance; Friendship
 Acacia (yellow)-Secret love
 Acanthus-Artifice; Fine arts
 Achillea-War
 Aconite-Luster; Misanthropy
 Adder’s-tongue-Jealousy
 Adonis-Sad memories
 Agrimony-Gratitude
 Allspice-Compassion
 Almond (common)-Imprudence; Indiscretion; Perfidy
 Almond (flowering)-Concealed love; Hope
 Aloe-Grief; Misplaced devotion; Religious superstition
 Althaea or Alcea-I am deeply in love; Consumed by love
 Alyssum (sweet)-Excellence beyond beauty; Exemplary modesty
 Amaranth-Foppery; Immortality; Pretension; Piety; Unchangeable
 Amaranth (Coxcomb)-Affectation; Pretension
 Amaranth (Globe)-Constant; Unchangeable
 Amaryllis-Splendid Beauty; Beautiful but timid; Timid; Proud
 Ambrosia- Love returned; Your love is reciprocated
 Anemone-Estrangement; Expectation; Forsaken; Loneliness; Fading      hope; Symbol of Love; 
 Angelica-Inspiration; Magic
 Anthriscus (Chervil)-Sincerity
 Apocynum (common Dogbane)-Falsehood; Figment; I doubt you 
 Apple Blossoms-Partiality; Preference; Hope; Temptation
 Arborvitae-I never change; Live for me; Unchanging friendship
 Arborvitae (American)-Immortality
 Arbutus-Thee Only Do I Love 
 Artemisia (Wormwood)-Absence
 Asclepias-Sorrowful remembrance
 Ash-Prudence; Dignity; With me you are safe
 Aspen-Excess of sensibility; Fear
 Asphodel-Memorial sorrow; My regrets follow you to the grave
 Aster-Variety; Diversity 
 Aster (China)-Afterthoughts; Love of variety; Caprice
 Aster (single)-I Will Think About It
 Astilbe-Love at first sight
 Auricula-Painting; Wealth is not always happiness
 Auricula (scarlet)-Pride; You are proud
 Azalea-Moderation; Forbearance; Temperance; your blush has won me
 Baby's Breath-Innocence; Constancy 
 Bachelor Button’s-Celibacy; Hope in love
 Balm-I long for your society; Social intercourse; Sympathy
 Balsam-Impatience; pray come 
 Barberry-Sharpness of temper
 Basil-Hatred; Animosity
 Bay Leaf-I change but in dying
 Bayberry-Discipline; instruction
 Beech-Affluence 
 Begonia-Beware; Warning; Dark thoughts; Deformity
 Belladonna-Silence
 Bellflower-Constancy; Gratitude; I wish to speak to you
 Bells of Ireland-Good Luck
 Bellwort-Hopelessness
 Betony-Surprise
 Bilberry-Treachery
 Birch-Meekness 
 Bittersweet-Truth; Platonic love
 Black Locust-Platonic love
 Blackthorn-Difficulty
 Bluebells-Fidelity; Loyalty; Humility; Constancy; Sorrowful; Regret
 Bluebottle-Delicacy
 Bluets-Contentment
 Borago (Borage)-Bluntness; Talent
 Box-I believe in your constancy
 Bramble-Holiness; Remorse
 Broom-Humility; Neatness
 Bryony-Prosperity
 Bulrush-Docility 
 Burdock-Importunity
 Buttercup-Riches; You are rich; Childishness; Ingratitude 
 Butterfly Weed-Let me go; Cure for heartache
 Cactus-Grandeur; Warmth; Affection 
 Calla Lily- Beauty 
 Calycanthus-Benevolence
 Camellia-My destiny is in your hands; Gratitude; Admiration; Perfection;Good Luck; Gift to a Man
 Camellia (red)-Unpretending excellence; Innate warmth; Alas my poor heart; Beauty 
 Camellia (white)-Perfected loveliness; Without blemish; Worth 
 Camellia Japonica-Surpassing excellence
 Campanula-Thankfulness
 Candytuft-Indifference
 Canterbury Bells-Gratitude; Acknowledgment; Obligation
 Cardamom-Paternal error
 Cardinal Flower-Distinction
 Carnation-Pride; Beauty; Fascination; Admiration; My heart aches for you; Pure and deep love
 Carnation (deep red)-Alas, for my poor heart
 Carnation (pink)-Encouragement; Woman's love; Unforgettable
 Carnation (red)-Ardor, Admiration 
 Carnation (striped)-Rejection
 Carnation (white)-Devotion; Pure and Ardent Love; Sweet; Lovely 
 Carnation (yellow)-Disdain; Rejection; Disappointment; Contempt; Rue
 Catalpa-Beware of the coquette
 Catchfly-Pretended love; Snare; Unchanging friendship
 Catchfly (red)-I fall into a trap laid for me
 Cattleya-Matronly grace; Mature charms
 Cedar-Strength; I live but for thee; Think of me
 Celandine-Joys to come
 Centaurea-Delicacy
 Cereus (creeping)-Modest genius
 Cereus (night-blooming)-Transient beauty
 Chamomile-Fortitude; Energy in adversity
 Cherry Blossom-Spiritual beauty; Good Education
 Chestnut Blossom-Do me justice
 Chestnut-Affluence
 Chickweed-Give an account of yourself; Rendezvous; Assignation 
 Chicory-Frugality
 Christmas Rose-Relieve My Anxiety
 Chrysanthemum-You're a Wonderful Friend; With Love; Cheerfulness; Cheerfulness In Old Age; Optimism; A desolate heart
 Chrysanthemum (Chinese)-Loveliness and cheerfulness
 Chrysanthemum (rose or red)-I love you; too
 Chrysanthemum (white)-Trust; Truth
 Chrysanthemum (yellow)-Dejection; Slighted love
 Cineraria-Always delighted
 Cinquefoil-Maternal affection
 Cistus-Popular favor
 Citron-Natural beauty
 Clematis-Intelligence; Mental beauty; I Love Your Mind 
 Clematis (evergreen)-Poverty
 Clianthus-Self-seeking; Worldliness
 Clotbur-Rudeness
 Clover (four-leaf)- Be mine
 Clover (red)-Diligence; Industry; Not only gay, But good
 Clover (white)-Think of me
 Cloves-Dignity; Nobility
 Cobaea-Gossip
 Coltsfoot-Justice shall be done
 Columbine-Folly; Inconstancy; Foolishness 
 Columbine (purple)-Resolved to win
 Columbine (red)-Worried; Trembling
 Convolvulus-Uncertainty; Quandary
 Convolvulus (Major)-Despondency; Extinguished hopes
 Convolvulus (Minor)-Night
 Convolvulus (pink)-Worth sustained by affection
 Corchorus-Return quickly
 Coreopsis-Always cheerful
 Coriander-Hidden worth; Never judge solely on appearances
 Corn Blossom-Riches
 Corn-cockle-Peerless and proud
 Cornel (dogwood)-Success crowned you
 Cornflower-Delicacy; Refinement
 Cowslip-Comeliness; Winning grace; You are my divinity; You Are Wonderful 
 Coxcomb-Foppery
 Crabapple Blossom-Irritability
 Cranberry-Cure for heartache; Hardness 
 Cress-Power; Stability; Abuse Not 
 Crocus-Cheerfulness; Gladness; Mirth; Abuse not
 Crocus (spring)-Youthful joy & exuberance 
 Crocus Saffron-Joviality 
 Crowfoot-Ingratitude
 Crown Imperial-Arrogance; Majesty; Pride of birth
 Cuckoo Flower-Ardor
 Cudweed-Unceasing remembrance
 Currant-Your frown will destroy me
 Cuscuta-Meanness
 Cyclamen-Diffidence; Modesty 
 Cypress-Despair; Mourning; Without hope; Deceitful; Vanity; Regard; Unrequited love
 Daffodil-You're the only one; The sun is always shining when I'm with you Esteem; Regard; 
 Daffodil (yellow)-Gallantry
 Dahlia-Dignity; Elegance; Capriciousness; I will sustain it; Instability; Rebuff; Forever yours
 Dahlia (yellow)- Distaste
 Daisy-Innocence; Youthful beauty; Cheerfulness; Loyal Love; I will think about it
 Daisy (colored)-Beauty
 Daisy (garden)-Share your sentiments
 Daisy (Gerbera)-Thought of absent friends
 Daisy (Michaelmas)-Farewell
 Daisy (white, wild)-I will think of it
 Dandelion-Prophet; Coquetry; Love's oracle; I accuse you of
 Daphne-Fame; Glory; Sweets To The Sweet 
 Darnel-Vice
 Datura-Deceitful charms
 Dead Leaves-Sadness
 Delphinium-Airy 
 Dew-plant-Serenade
 Diosma-Your simple elegance charms me
 Dittany of Crete (white)-Passion
 Dock-Patience; Endurance 
 Dodder of Thyme (Cuscuta)- Baseness
 Dog Rose-Pleasure And Pain
 Dogbane-Falsehood
 Dogwood-Forgetfulness; Love undiminished by; Constancy 
 Eglantine-Genius; I wound to heal; Poetry; Talent
 Elder-Compassion; Zealousness
 Elm-Majesty
 Endive-Frugality
 Eschscholzia-Do not refuse me
 Eupatorium-Delay
 Evergreen-Indigence 
 Everlasting-Always remembered
 Eyebright-Cheer up
 Fennel-Strength; Courage; Worthy of praise; Hardness 
 Fern-Fascination; Magic; Sincerity; Allure
 Fern (Maidenhair)-Secret bond of love; Discretion 
 Fig-Argument; I keep my secret
 Filbert-Reconciliation
 Fir-Time
 Flax-Domestic industry; Fate; I feel your kindness
 Fleur-de-lis-Message
 Flower-of-an-Hour-Delicate beauty
 Forget-me-not-Do not forget me; Constancy; True Love forever; Memories; Remembrance
 Four-o’clocks-Timidity
 Foxglove-Insincerity; Hypocrisy; You are false; Stateliness; Youth
 Foxtail Grass- Sporting
 Fuchsia-Taste; Frugality; Confiding love
 Fuchsia (red)-Taste
 Fumitory-Spleen
 Furze (gorse)-Anger; Love for all occasions
 Gardenia-You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement; Purity 
 Gentian-You Are Unfair 
 Gentian (closed)-Sweet be thy dreams
 Gentian (fringed)-I look to heaven
 Geranium-I prefer you; Courtliness; Gentility; Peaceful mind; Elegance; Stupidity; Folly
 Geranium (dark)-Melancholy
 Geranium (fish)-Disappointed expectation
 Geranium (horseshoe)-Stupidity
 Geranium (ivy)- Favor
 Geranium (lemon)-Unexpected meeting
 Geranium (nutmeg)-Expected meeting
 Geranium (oak)-True friendship
 Geranium (penciled)-Ingenuity;
 Geranium (rose)-Preference
 Geranium (scarlet)-Comforting; Consolation
 Geranium (silver leafed)-Recall
 Geranium (wild)-Steadfast piety
 Gilly-Flower-Bonds of affection; Lasting beauty; Thou art fair
 Gladiolus-Ready Armed; Strength Of Character; Love at First Sight 
 Gloxinia-Love at first sight
 Goldenrod-Encouragement; you will succeed; Be cautious; Support 
 Gooseberry-Anticipation; Expectancy 
 Gorse-Ire 
 Grape (wild)-Charity; Mirth
 Grass-Usefulness; Submission 
 Handflower-Warning
 Harebell-Grief; Submission
 Harlequin-Laugh at trouble
 Hawkweed-Quick-sighted
 Hawthorn-Hope; Expectation
 Hazel-Reconciliation; Heart is agitated; Reunion 
 Heartsease (Johnny-Jump-Up)-Love in idleness; Modesty; Pleasant thoughts; Think of me; You occupy my thoughts
 Heath-Solitude
 Heather-Wishes Will Come True; Admiration; Loneliness 
 Helenium-Tears
 Heliotrope-Devotion; Attachment; Eagerness; Intoxicated with joy; Let us pray for each other
 Hellebore-Calumny (slander, malicious representation); You have listened; Scandal
 Hemlock-You will cause my death
 Hemp-Fate
 Hibiscus-Delicate beauty
 Holly-Good wishes; Defense; Domestic Happiness; Foresight; Am I forgotten?; Far-sightedness
 Hollyhock-Ambition; Fecundity; I seek glory; Fruitfulness; Aspiration
 Honesty-Honesty; Fascination
 Honey-flower-Love sweet and secret
 Honeysuckle-Fraternal affection; Bonds of love; A wedding will follow shortly; Dost thou love me?; Sweet Disposition
 Honeysuckle (coral)-Fidelity; Generous and devoted love; Sweetness of disposition
 Honeysuckle (wild)-Inconstancy
 Hop-Injustice
 Hornbeam-Ornament
 Horse-chestnut-Luxury
 Houseleek-Domestic industry; Vivacity
 Houstonia-Content ever with thee
 Hyacinth-Sport; Dedication; Constancy; Playful 
 Hyacinth (purple)-Jealousy; Sorrow; I am sad; Grief 
 Hyacinth (white)-Beauty; Unobtrusive loveliness
 Hyacinth (yellow)-Jealousy
 Hydrangea-Boaster; Braggart; Heartlessness; You are cold
 Hyssop-Cleanliness
 Ice-plant-Old beau; Rejected; Your looks freeze me
 Iris-Faith; Valor; A Message For Thee; Fleur-de-lis; Your friendship means so much to me; Faith; Hope; Wisdom; Valor; My compliments; Eloquence; Missive 
 Iris (German bearded)-Ardor
 Iris (German)-Aflame; I burn adversity
 Iris (yellow)-Sorrow; Passion
 Ivy- Fidelity; Loyalty; Friendship; Wedded love; Affection; Marriage; Fealty; Conjugal affection
 Jacob's-ladder-Come down
 Jasmine-Grace; Elegance Amiability
 Jasmine (cape)-I am too happy
 Jasmine (Carolina)-Separation
 Jasmine (Indian)-Attraction; I attach myself to you
 Jasmine (night-blooming)-Love's vigil
 Jasmine (Spanish)-Sensuality
 Jasmine (white)-I desire a return of my affection
 Jasmine (yellow)-Grace and elegance
 Jonquil-Desire; Love me; Can you return my love?; I desire a return of your affection
 Judas tree-Betrayal; Unbelief
 June Lilies (white)-Purity and sweetness
 Juniper-Safekeeping
 Kingcup (Marsh Marigold)- Riches
 Laburnum-Forsaken; Pensive beauty
 Lady's Slipper-Capricious beauty; Win me and wear me; Fickleness 
 Lady's Smock-Ardor
 Lady's Thimble-Grief; Submission
 Lady's Tresses-Bewitching grace
 Lantana-I am unyielding
 Lapageria-There is no unalloyed good
 Larch-Audacity; Boldness.
 Larkspur-Ardent attachment; Levity
 Larkspur (pink)-Fickleness; Flippancy 
 Larkspur (purple)-Haughtiness
 Laurel-Perfidy; Treachery; Ambition; I will win; Splendor 
 Laurel (ground)Perseverance; Token
 Laurel (mountain)Ambition; Aspiration
 Laurestine-I die if neglected
 Laurus (Bay)-Constant; Unchanging
 Laurustinus-A token; pray remember
 Lavender-Acknowledgment; Suspicion; Distrust; Failure; Refusal; I like you only as a friend
 Lemon-Discretion
 Lemon Blossoms-Zeal 
 Lettuce (Iceberg)-Cold-heartedness 
 Lichen-Dejection; Refusal; Solitude
 Lilac-Fastidiousness; Do You Still Love Me?
 Lilac (purple)-First love; First emotions of love
 Lilac (white)-Youthful innocence
 Lily-Coquetry; Pride; Purity; Innocence 
 Lily (calla)-Maiden modesty; Magnificent beauty
 Lily (day)-Coquetry
 Lily (frog)-Disgust
 Lily (tiger)-I dare you to love me
 Lily (water)-Purity of heart
 Lily (white)-Purity; Modesty; Beauty; Sweetness
 Lily (yellow)-Coquetry; Falsehood; Flirtation; Gaiety 
 Lily-of-the-Valley-Perfect purity; Friendship; Sweetness; Return of Happiness; Humility; You've Made My Life Complete; Let's Make Up
 Linden-Conjugal love
 Lisianthus-Thoughts
 Live-oak-Liberty
 Liverwort-Confidence
 Lobelia-Dislike; Rebuff; Arrogance; Malevolence
 Locust-Affection beyond the grave; Vicissitude
 London pride-Frivolity
 Lotus-Estranged love
 Love-in-a-Mist-Perplexity
 Love-Lies-Bleeding-Hopeless but not heartless
 Lucerne-Life
 Lupine-Voraciousness
 Lupine (rose)-Fanciful
 Lupine (white)-Always happy
 Madder-Backbiting; Tranquillity
 Magnolia-Nobility; Benevolence; High-souled; Love of nature; Magnificence
 Magnolia (swamp)-Perseverance 
 Maize-Riches
 Mallow-Mildness; Gentleness 
 Manchineel-Falsehood
 Mandrake-I wound to soothe
 Maple-Reserve; Constraint; Retirement
 Marigold-Cruelty in love; Despair; Grief; Jealousy; Inquietude; I have cause; Sacred affection; Despondency
 Marjoram-Innocence; Blushes
 Marsh Mallow-Beneficence in consent
 Marvel-of-Peru-Timidity
 Mayflowers-You only do I love
 Meadow-saffron-My best days are past
 Meadowsweet-Uselessness
 Melissa (Balm)-Fun; Pleasantry; Sympathy
 Mesembryanthemum-Idleness
 Mezereon-Desire to please
 Mignonette-Your qualities surpass your charms; I live for thee
 Milford-War
 Milk-vetch-Your presence softens my pain; Comfort
 Mimosa-Exquisite; Fastidious; Perception 
 Mint-Strength; Virility; Warmth of feeling; Let us be friends again; Virtue; Purity 
 Mistletoe-I surmount difficulties; I want to be kissed; You are a parasite
 Mock Orange-Recollection; Counterfeit
 Monarda-Your whims are unbearable
 Monkshood-Deadly foe is near; Beware; Danger Is Near; Chivalry; Gallantry
 Moonflower-I only dream of love
 Morning Glory-Affection; Departure; Insincerity 
 Moschatel-Weakness
 Moss-Maternal Love; Charity; Patience; Pray wait; Ennui (boredom)
 Moss Rose-Confession of Love
 Motherwort-Concealed love
 Mourning Bride-I have lost all; Unfortunate to attachments
 Mugwort-Happiness; Peace
 Mulberry (black)-I shall not survive you; Sadness
 Mulberry (white)-Wisdom
 Mullein-Take courage
 Musk-Vulnerability; Be bolder
 Mustard-I’m smart; I am hurt
 Myrtle-Love in absence; Hebrew Emblem of Marriage; Love positive
 Myrtle (wax)-Discipline; Instruction
 Nandina-My love will grow warmer
 Narcissus-Egotism; Vanity; You love yourself too well; Formality; Stay as Sweet as You Are
 Nasturtium-Conquest; Victory in Battle; Patriotism; Affectation
 Nettle-Slander; Cruelty; You are spiteful
 Nightshade-Your thoughts are dark; Falsehood; Verity 
 Nuts-Stupidity.
 Oak-Hospitality
 Oak Leaf-Courage; I will endure
 Oats-The witching soul of music; I love your music
 Oleander-Caution; Heed
 Olive Branch-Peace 
 Orange Blossom-Chastity; Innocence; Eternal Love; Marriage and Fruitfulness;Bridal festivities; Your Purity Equals Your Loveliness
 Orchid-Love; Beauty; Refinement; Reflections 
 Orchid (wild)-You are a belle; You flatter me
 Orchis (bee)-Error; Industry
 Orchis (butterfly)-Gaiety
 Orchis (fly)-Error
 Oxeye-Be patient
 Palm- Victory; Conquest 
 Pansy-Modesty; Pleasant thoughts; Think of me; Reflections;Thoughts
 Parsley-Useful knowledge; Festivity; Entertaining; Feasting; Gaiety
 Pasque flower-You have no claims
 Passion flower-Faith; Belief; Piety; Trust in God; Holy love; Religious fervor and superstition
 Pea (everlasting)-Appoint a meeting; Lasting pleasure
 Peach Blossom-I am your captive
 Pear Blossom-Tenderness; Not altogether lovely 
 Pear-Affection
 Pelargonium-Fervor
 Pennyroyal-You had better go
 Peony-Anger; Indignation; Bashfulness; Coyness; Contrition; Shame 
 Pepper flower-Satirical thoughts
 Peppermint-Warm Feelings 
 Periwinkle-Memory; Never forget; Pleasing remembrances
 Periwinkle (blue)-Early friendship
 Periwinkle (white)-Harmony; Pleasure of memory; Fond Reminiscences
 Persicaria-Restoration
 Persimmon Blossom-Bury me amid nature's beauties; I shall surprise you by and by
 Petunia-Your presence soothes me; I am furious!; Don't Lose Hope
 Pheasant's eye-I cannot forget you
 Phlox-Friendship; Unanimity; Assent
 Phlox (star-shaped)-Affability; Trying to please you; Agreements
 Pimpernel-Assignation; Change
 Pine-Pity; Compassion 
 Pink-Boldness; Fragrance; Household love; I am at home
 Pink (China)-My heart aches
 Pink (double red)-Ardent love; Daring 
 Pink (Indian)-Always lovely
 Pink (mountain)-Aspiration; Desiring 
 Pink (variegated)-Refusal; Rejection
 Pink (white)-Fascination; Talent
 Plum Blossom-Keep your promises; Fidelity
 Plumbago-Holy wishes
 Polyanthus-Purse-proud
 Pomegranate Blossom-Grace; Mature elegance; Perfection
 Poppy-Consolation; Forgetfulness; Pleasure; Wealth; Success
 Poppy (Oriental)-Quiet
 Poppy (red)-Consolation; Solace
 Poppy (scarlet)-Fantastic extravagance; Profligacy
 Poppy (variegated)-Flirtation;
 Poppy (Opium or white)-My bane; My antidote; Forgetfulness; Sleep; Indecision
 Poppy (yellow)-Wealth; Success.
 Potentilla-I claim your esteem
 Pride of China-Dissension
 Primrose-Believe me; Youth and sadness; Childhood; Youth;Bashfulness; Inconstancy; Neglected merit
 Primrose (evening)-Sweet memories; Inconstancy; Early youth
 Primrose (red)-Neglected merit
 Prince's Feather-I blush for you
 Privet-Prohibition
 Pyxie-Life is sweet
 Quaking Grass-Agitation; Turbulence
 Quamoclit-Busybody
 Queen Anne’s Lace-Steadfast love
 Queen-of-the-Meadow-Uselessness
 Quince Blossom-Temptation; Provocation
 Ragged robin-Ardor
 Ranunculus-Dazzled by your charms; Attractiveness; You Are Radiant With Charms
 Raspberry Blossom-Remorse; Penitence
 Reed-Submission
 Reed (split)-Imprudence
 Rhododendron-Beware; I am dangerous
 Rocket-Rivalry; Conflict
 Rose-I Love You; Perfect Happiness; Always; Desire; Friendship; Unity; Warmth of heart; Love at first sight; Joy; Gladness; Please believe me; Passion
 Rose (Jacqueminot)-I am true
 Rose (Austrian)-You are all that is lovely
 Rose (bridal)-Happy love
 Rose (burgundy)-Unconscious beauty
 Rose (cabbage)- Ambassador of love
 Rose (Carolina)-Love is dangerous
 Rose (China)-Beauty always new
 Rose (Damask)-Beauty ever new; Young and brilliant; Freshness 
 Rose (deep-red)-Admiration; Bashful; Embarrassment; Bashful shame 
 Rose (faded)-Beauty is fleeting
 Rose (full-blown)-Engagement
 Rose (full-red)-Beauty
 Rose (fully open placed over buds)-Secrecy
 Rose (Grandiflora)-High-souled
 Rose (Guilder)-Age; Winter
 Rose (half-blown)-Timid love
 Rose (Japan)-Beauty is your only attraction; Illusion
 Rose (La France)-Meet me by moonlight
 Rose (Marechal niel)-Yours; Heart and soul
 Rose (Montiflora)-Grace
 Rose (moss)-Superior; Confessions of love
 Rose (mundi)-Variety
 Rose (musk)-Capricious beauty
 Rose (pink)-Grace; Gentility; Gratitude Perfection, Happiness
 Rose (Provence or centifolia)- My Heart Is In Flames
 Rose (red)-Romantic love; Respect; Courage
 Rose (red and white together)-Unity
 Rose (rock)-Popular favor
 Rose (thorn-less)-Love at first sight; Ingratitude; Early Attachment 
 Rose (white)-I am worthy of your love; Silence; Innocent love, Innocence, Purity; Sincerity
 Rose (white, withered)-I am in despair
 Rose (wild)-Charming simplicity
 Rose (yellow)-Decrease of Love; Jealousy; Unfaithfulness; Try to Care; Let us forget; Love is waning; Friendship
 Rose (York and Lancaster)-Conflict
 Rosebud-Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of Love
 Rosebud (red)-Inclined to love; Pure and lovely
 Rosebud (white)-Too young to love; Heart Ignorant Of Love; The heart thatknows no love
 Rose-leaf-You may hope
 Rosemary-Fidelity; Love; Remembrance; Your Presence Revives Me
 Rudbeckia-Impartiality
 Rue-Disdain; Go; never return; Beware of excess pleasures; Contempt
 Saffron-Voluptuousness; You are perfectly lovely; Marriage; Avoid surfeit (excess)
 Sage-Domestic duties; Sage Cherish
 Sainfoin-You confuse me
 St. John's Wort-Hostility; Thinking Of You; Animosity 
 Salvia (Sage)- Esteem; Domestic virtue; Long life; Wisdom
 Salvia (blue)-Wisdom
 Salvia (red)-Untiring energy; Always Yours 
 Satinflower-Fascination
 Saxifrage-Affection; Tenderness
 Scabiosa-Unfortunate love
 Scabiosa (sweet)-Widowhood
 Sea-bindweed-Uncertainty
 Sensitive plant-Fine sensibility
 Senvy-I'm smart
 Shamrock-Light-heartedness; Loyalty; Cheerfulness
 Shepherd's Purse-I offer you my all
 Smilax-Loveliness; Constancy
 Snapdragon-Deception; Gracious Lady; Presumption; Refusal; Effrontery; No!
 Snowball-Bound thoughts of heaven
 Snowdrop-Consolation; Friendship in trouble; Faithful in adversity; Expectancy
 Sorrel (wild)- Ill-timed wit
 Sorrel (wood)-Secret sweetness
 Southernwood-Bantering; Jest
 Spearmint-Warm Sentiments 
 Speedwell-Womanly fidelity
 Spiderflower-Elope with me; Not so bad as I seem
 Spiderwort-I esteem but do not love you
 Star of Bethlehem-Atonement; Reconciliation
 Starwort-Afterthought
 Statice-Sympathy
 Stephanotis-Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel; Come to me
 Stock-Bond of Affection; Promptness; Lasting Beauty
 Stonecrop-Tranquillity
 Straw (broken)-Broken Agreement
 Straw-Agreement.
 Strawberry Blossoms-Far-sightedness
 Sumac-I shall survive the change
 Sumac (dwarf)-Adoration
 Sunflower (large)-You are splendid; Arrogance
 Sunflower (short)-Adoration
 Sweet Basil-Good wishes
 Sweet Pea-Lets meet; Good-bye; Departure; Remember me; Blissful pleasure; Thank you for a lovely time; Tenderness; Delicate Pleasures
 Sweet William-Gallantry; Grant me one smile
 Sycamore-Genius 
 Syringa-You shall be happy yet
 Tamarisk-Crime
 Tansy-Resistance; I Oppose You; Dislike; Refusal
 Teasel-Misanthropy
 Thistle-Independence; Austerity; Sternness
 Thistle (scotch)-Retaliation
 Thorn apple-Delusive beauty
 Thrift-Sympathy
 Thyme-Courage; Activity; Grace; Elegance; Domestic virtues; Thriftiness; I am diligent; Liveliness
 Trefoil-Retribution
 Trillium-Modest ambition
 Trumpet Flower-Renown; Fame
 Tuberose-Dangerous pleasures
 Tulip-Beautiful eyes; Look on me; Declaration of Love; Perfect Lover; Fame; Perfection
 Tulip (red)-Undying love; Declaration of love
 Tulip (variegated)-Enchantment; Your eyes are beautiful
 Tulip (yellow)-Hopeless love; Desperately In Love 
 Tulip Tree Blossom-Rural happiness; Renown 
 Turnip blossom-Charity
 Tussilago-You shall have justice
 Valerian-An accommodating disposition; You Are Considerate
 Venus's fly trap-Duplicity
 Venus's looking glass-Flattery
 Verbena-Enchantment; Pray for me; Tender and quick emotion
 Verbena (scarlet)-Sensitivity 
 Verbena (white)-Honesty
 Veronica-Fidelity; Fealty
 Vervain-Enchantment; Superstition
 Violet-Modesty; Faithfulness; Demureness; Let's Take a Chance on Happiness; I dream of thee
 Violet (blue)-Faithfulness; Love
 Violet (white)-Candor; Modesty; Hope
 Virginia Creeper-I cling to you
 Virgin's Bower-Filial love
 Wake Robin-Ardor; Zeal
 Wallflower-Fidelity in misfortune or adversity; Fealty Through Ordeal
 Water Lily-Purity Of Heart 
 Wax plant-Susceptibility
 Wheat-Prosperity; I wish thee; Riches
 Willow-Forsaken; Grieving
 Wisteria-Cordial welcome
 Witch hazel-Inspiration; Mysticism; A spell is upon me
 Wolfsbane-Misanthropy
 Wood Sorrel-Joy
 Woodbine-Fraternal love
 Wormwood-Absence
 Xanthium-Pertinacity; Rudeness; Impudence
 Yarrow-Cure for heartache; Strife; War
 Yew-Penitence; I am sorry; Grief
 Zephyranthes-Expectation
 Zinnia-I mourn your absence; Thinking of absent friends; Lasting affection; Goodness; Daily remembrance; Thinking Of You