Flower Facts
Interesting
Flower Facts
Gerbera
Daisies These lively, festive flowers originated
in Africa and are now cultivated in a dazzling array of
cheerful colors.
Gladioli
Pliny the Elder, a Roman scientist of the first century
A.D. named these stately flowers. Struck by the resemblance
between the sheath of the flower and the weapon that was
carried by Roman soldiers, he called the flower “gladiolus”
from the Latin word “gladius” which means sword.
Lilies
These striking trumpet-shaped flowers are one
of the oldest known to man and are thought to have originated
in the Orient. Throughout the ages, they have been popular
motif in both secular and religious art.
Snapdragons
These old-fashioned favorites with the whimsical name are
native to the Mediterranean. Their Latin name is Antirrhinum,
meaning like a snout. Other common names for these flowers
are calves’ snouts, lion’s lips, toad’s mouth and rabbit’s
mouth.
Tulips
The tulip, a symbol of life, love and immortality,
actually dates back to the time of Confucius. By the late
1600’s in Holland, bulb prices often exceeded the price
of precious metals. A single bulb is said to have sold for
more that $2,000.
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