Wednesday, October 25, 2017

n is for narcissus through nightshade...

"For, "All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall . . ." 1 Peter 1:24

        The following flora has been alphabetically listed. Additional flowers and sentiments may be added over time due to the fact that different cultural associations are attached to flowers and plants throughout history and across continents. Return to Language of Flowers.
  1. Narcissus, Ancient times - Sentiment: Egotism and the arts.
  2. Narcissus in Germany - Sentiment: Easter bell, Wedding flower.
  3. Narcissus in England - Sentiment: Lenten lily
  4. Narcissus in the Middle East - Sentiment: wealth and good fortune
  5. Nasturtium - Sentiment: Patriotism. Nasturtium 
  6. Nettle, Burning - Sentiment: Slander.
  7. Nettle Tree - Sentiment: Concert.
  8. Night-blooming Cereus - Sentiment: Transient beauty.
  9. Night Convolvulus - Sentiment: Night.
  10. Nightshade - Sentiment: Truth. Nightshade

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