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"Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life." Rachel Carson

        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. Ragged Robin - Sentiment: Wit.
2. Ranunculus  - Sentiment: You are radiant with charms.
3. Ranunculus, Garden - Sentiment: You are rich in attractions.
4. Ranunculus, Wild  - Sentiment: Ingratitude.
5. Raspberry - Sentiment: Remorse.
6. Ray Grass - Sentiment: Vice.
7. Red Catchfly  - Sentiment: Youthful love.
8. Reed - Sentiment: Complaisance, Music.
9. Reed, Split  - Sentiment: Indiscretion.
10. Rhododendron (Rosebay) - Sentiment: Danger, Beware.
11. Rhubarb - Sentiment: Advice.
12. Rocket  - Sentiment: Rivalry.
13. Rose - Sentiment: Love. Victorian Scrap: 1,
    
14. Rose, Austrian - Sentiment: Thou are all that is lovely.
15. Rose, Black - Sentiment: Death.
16. Rose, Bridal  - Sentiment: Happy love.
17. Rose, Burgundy - Sentiment: Unconscious beauty.
18. Rose, Cabbage - Sentiment: Ambassador of love.
19. Rose, Campion - Sentiment:  Only deserve my love.
20. Rose, Carolina - Sentiment: Love is dangerous.
21. Rose, China  - Sentiment: Beauty always new.
22. Rose, Christmas - Sentiment: Tranquillize my anxiety.
23. Rose, Daily  - Sentiment: Thy smile I aspire to.
24. Rose, Damask - Sentiment: Brilliant complextion.
25. Rose, Deep Red - Sentiment: Lust. Victorian Scrap; 1, 2,
26. Rose, Dog - Sentiment: Pleasure and pain.
27. Rose, Guelder - Sentiment: Winter, Age.
28. Rose, Hundred-leaved  - Sentiment: Pride.
29. Rose, Japan  - Sentiment: Beauty is your only attraction.
30. Rose, Maiden Blush - Sentiment: If you love me, you will find it out.
31. Rose, Multiflora  - Sentiment: Grace.
32. Rose, Mundi  - Sentiment: Variety.
33. Rose, Musk  - Sentiment: Capricious beauty.
34. Rose, Musk, Cluster - Sentiment: Charming.
35. Rose, Pink - Sentiment: Affectionate love. Victorian Scrap: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
36. Rose, Single  - Sentiment: Simplicity.
37. Rose, Thornless - Sentiment: Early attachment.
38. Rose, Unique - Sentiment: Call me not beautiful.
39. Rose, White  - Sentiment: I am worthy of you, Spiritual love. Victorian Scrap: 1,
40. Rose, White (withered)  - Sentiment: Transient impressions.
41. Rose, Yellow  - Sentiment: Deep friendship, Achievment, Anniversary.
42. Rose, York and Lancaster - Sentiment: War.
43. Rose, Full-blown, placed over two Buds - Sentiment: Secrecy.
44. Rose, White and Red together - Sentiment: Unity.
45. Roses, Crown of  - Sentiment: Reward of virtue.
46. Rosebud, Red - Sentiment: Pure and lovely.
47. Rosebud, White  - Sentiment: Girlhood.
48. Rosebud, Moss - Sentiment: Confession of love.
49. Rosebay (Rhododendron) - Sentiment: Beware, Danger.
50. Rosemary - Sentiment: Remembrance.
51. Rudbeckia - Sentiment: Justice.
52. Rue - Sentiment: Disdain.
53. Rush - Sentiment: Docility.
54. Rye Grass - Sentiment: Changeable disposition.