Flowers ... Beautiful, perfect creatures, warming the soul and uniting hearts with their appearance and magnificent aroma. From ancient times, people grew them in their gardens, homes. They gave each other, wove jewelry, used as an attribute of the interior. Flowers are very diverse, both in shape and in size, color, smell. But they are all interesting and unusual.
A large number of representatives of the flora represent any symbol. A flower can be depicted on the flag of the state, can symbolize events, traits of character, psychological characteristics. Beautiful and touching legends have been associated with plants, transmitted through word of mouth for centuries.
The science of flower symbolism
The language of flowers today is the field of study of a whole science, which is called fluorography. This discipline studies the historical aspects of the origin, distribution and subtleties of everything that is associated with the symbolism of such plants.
In Japan, a similar 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 paintings of dishes and objects, drawings, the creation of jewelry and wreaths.
Fluorography studies legends and myths, various characteristics, associations of people with flowers at all times. It was according to this discipline that it became known that the language of flowers originated in the East. Its founders are considered beautiful oriental beauties who expressed through buds and bouquets hidden feelings, dreams, fantasies and desires. It was for them that the first plants became more than ornaments. Then in Europe, this feature became widespread. In many countries, a state symbol has appeared - a flower.
What does 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, and fitness.
At the same time, ferns are plants of the past. Once upon a time in the Carboniferous period of the development of life on the planet, lush powerful beauties — horsetails, plunders and ferns — reached perfection and diversity. But over time, their appearance became more and more modest, from wood forms they turned into shrubs and grasses. Today, their numbers are very small.
Nevertheless, they exist. These are spore plants that are able to reproduce only in the presence of water. And this means that they are not capable of flowering. However, from 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 attached more and more superstitious significance.
The most progressive in this regard were the Slavs, for whom the flower of fern is a symbol of the fulfillment of the most cherished desire, the realization of an intimate dream. Anyone who manages to find a flowering plant of this species should definitely be lucky. He must become rich, happy, lucky, strong and so on.
Of course, this is just a symbol. No one has seen the fern flower and will never see it, because this is not biologically feasible. However, images appeared that are superimposed on each other with a swastika pattern. It was they who began to personify with such a coveted fern flower.
Today, many ornaments, medallions, amulets have such patterns. They are called not only fern flowers, but also “Perunov Tsvet”, named after the god of fire among the Slavs of Perun, who patronized all craftsmen and craftsmen.
Flowers are symbols of countries
Since the most ancient times, when not a single state had a flag as a national distinctive feature, flowers played this role in most nationalities. It was these beautiful creatures that embodied the uniqueness of the country, its grandeur and beauty.
A lot of time has passed, however, 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.
| The name of the country | Symbolic plant |
Turkey | Tulip In Turkey, it was considered a flower of the ruling family during the Ottoman Empire. Jewelry with this flower and its image was entitled to wear only members of the Sultan's family. In Holland today these flowers are the most popular, there are displayed the best and unique varieties, supplied worldwide. |
| Holland |
| Japan | Chrysanthemum It is considered the personification of supremacy, grandeur, grandeur. Imperial flower symbolizing fidelity and truth. |
| Egypt | Lotus He was depicted on coins, scepters of rulers, in the form of these flowers headdresses of divine servants were made. This plant was dedicated by the Egyptians to their god Osiris. |
| China | Narcissus Flower of family happiness and prosperity. Mandatory element of the New Year's feast. Also personifies self-esteem, dignity. |
| Scotland | Thistle The plant is prickly, the flower is not so beautiful, however, according to legend, it was he who saved the country from the attack of enemies. Once upon a time, Danish nationals decided to capture Scotland at night and made their way to its main castle. But one of the soldiers stepped on a thistle and woke up the entire sleeping army. The enemy was defeated, and the flower became a symbol of the country. |
| Germany | knapweed |
| Switzerland | Edelweiss |
| France | Lily |
| Singapore | Orchid |
| Finland | 9 white roses |
| Italy | Daisies |
| Ukraine | Red poppy |
| Mexico | Dahlia |
| Latvia | Chamomile |
And many more different countries have their symbols of tender and touching, inexpressibly beautiful buds and blossoming flowers. Moreover, this also occurs when one flower has several admiring states that have chosen it as a symbol (orchid, tulip, rose).
Clover
The symbol of Ireland is a trefoil or clover flower. This is a plant that adorns all the sunniest and brightest meadows and clearings. It is he who is eaten with pleasure by animals.
The people of Ireland consider this plant and its flower a symbol of freedom and emancipation, rebellion of the spirit. In many other countries, this is the personification of good luck, success in everything. The historical legend of St. Patrick, who, using the trefoil as an example, 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 sixteenth century to this day, the symbol of Ireland is the flower of clover (trefoil), simple, sweet, very tender and lucky.
Roses
The Queen of Flowers, a beautiful, noble and elegant, admirable and delightful - this, of course, is a rose. All species without exception are expressive and beautiful. Red roses are the brightest flowers, symbols of England. It was this country that first chose them to personify their individuality and rich state history.
The ruling king always went to the people with this flower, either alive or in the form of decoration. Today, a red rose is a symbol of the USA, Great Britain and Canada. It means love, nobility, wisdom, happiness and good luck.
Pion
According to the art of Feng Shui, this flower is the personification of wealth and love, good luck and prosperity. He must be present in the house. Peony protects spouses from quarrels, gives peace and tranquility. Unmarried helps 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. Tiger - wealth and glory.
Licorice is a spider red lily. They are displayed artificially by man and are the main decoration of the streets of Japan and other countries. It represents loneliness, separation, separation.
What are white flowers talking about?
From ancient times it was believed that white flowers are a symbol of purity of mind and body, innocence, kindness and purity. Roses, daisies, peonies, chrysanthemums and many other representatives of plants of this color personify all the most sublime and good - truthfulness, modesty, eternal love, humility, silence, secrecy.
However, white cloves are a symbol of contempt, longing. Therefore, each white flower has its own interpretation.
Symbols of yellow flowers
It is sunny, bright, cheerful and saturated color. Yellow flowers are a symbol of prosperity, prosperity and wealth. They embody fun, gratitude, success, friendship, happiness and joy.
But yellow carnations - neglect, rejection, disappointment, bitterness, separation. The yellow lily is a lie, a deceit, a betrayal.