Flowers in Wyrlde have both a meaning and a purpose, a value, a way of expressing their power. Flowers are of particular importance to Spirits of the World. Each flower has multiple meanings, solving it is based on the number of them in each bouquet or use. Flowers are also used in rituals, as well as by Witches and Runewrights for effects. Not all flowers have a meaning or value, even if they are commonly seen. Herbs and Spices also have certain meanings and purposes to them.
Flower sellers are often found tending to gardens in glass walled buildings they call Teriums, exceptionally large buildings with dozens of boxes, sometimes partitioned in the larger cities. Scores of folks will travel through a city selling them from handcarts, but they are rare in villages unless the village itself is something like Aztlan’s Flowerton, where the entire town is engaged in the growing and selling of flowers (which are a big business in Aztlan). While specific flowers in singles and groups have meanings, there are also general meanings:
Red flowers
Passion, Love, Affection, Courage, Respect, Desire, Cheer.
Pink flowers
Grace, Joy, Innocence, Trust, Good Fortune, Good Health, Femininity, Playfulness.
Yellow flowers
Cheer, Joy, Lightheartedness, Happiness, Friendship.
White flowers
Purity, Humility, Innocence, Weddings, Births, Death, Mourning.
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Flower | ||||
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Primary |
Secondary |
Tertiary |
Quaternary | |
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Acanthus |
Seduction |
Artifice |
Deception |
Dishonesty |
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Aloe |
Affection |
Grief |
Healing |
Curative |
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Amaryllis |
Pride |
Shy |
Achievement |
Epiphany |
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Anemone |
Forsaken |
Sincere |
Illness |
Anticipation |
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Angelica |
Inspiration |
Kindness |
Sweetness |
Nostalgia |
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Apple Blossom |
Preference |
Patience |
Modesty |
Austerity |
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Aster |
Love |
Daintiness |
Remembrance |
Trust |
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Azalea |
Temperance |
Fragility |
Caution |
Fragility |
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Baby’s Breath |
innocence |
Purity |
beginnings |
Birth |
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Bachelor’s Button |
Blessedness |
Celibacy |
Fortunate |
Wealth |
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Bay Tree |
Glory |
Fate |
Hope |
Victory |
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Begonia |
Beware |
Whimsy |
Risk |
reward |
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Black-Eyed Susan |
Justice |
Encouragement |
Motivation |
Restraint |
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Bluebell |
Humility |
Gratitude |
Loyalty |
Constancy |
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Borage |
Bluntness |
Directness |
Courage |
Abruptness |
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Butterfly Weed |
Freedom |
Vivacity |
Enthusiasm |
Independence |
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Calla Lily |
Beauty |
Magnificence |
Aristocracy |
Nobility |
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Camellia, Pink |
Longing |
Falling |
Surrender |
Melancholy |
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Camellia, Red |
Passion |
Reason | ||
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Camellia, White |
Adorability |
Waiting |
Excellence | |
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Candytuft |
Indifference |
Capriciousness | ||
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Carnation |
Fascination |
Women’s Love |
Mother’s Love | |
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Carnation, Pink |
Unforgettability |
Fascination |
Fantasy | |
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Carnation, Red |
Yearning |
Longing |
Deep Love | |
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Carnation, Striped |
Refusal |
Disdain |
Rejection | |
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Carnation, White |
Innocence |
Pure Love |
Sweet Love | |
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Carnation, Yellow |
Whimsy |
Disappointment |
Unreliable | |
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Chrysanthemum, Red |
Declaration |
Joy |
Optimism | |
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Chrysanthemum, White |
Truth |
Righteousness |
Fidelity | |
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Chrysanthemum, Yellow |
Slight |
Neglect |
Depth | |
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Clover, White |
Thoughtful |
Luck |
Industriousness | |
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Columbine |
Foolishness |
Folly |
Deception |
Faithlessness |
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Columbine, particolored |
Anxious |
Trembling |
Resolution | |
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Crocus, Spring |
Cheerfulness |
Youthful |
Gladness | |
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Cyclamen |
Resignation |
Diffidence |
Goodbye | |
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Daffodil |
Misfortune |
Regard |
Unequalled Love |
Chivalry |
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Dahlia |
Good Taste |
Dignity |
Elegance | |
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Daisy |
Innocence |
Loyalty |
Secrecy |
Faith |
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Dandelion |
Adversity |
Strength |
Adaptability |
Perseverance |
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Delphinium |
Levity |
Generosity |
Ardent Feelings | |
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Edelweiss |
Courage |
Devotion | ||
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Fern |
Magic |
Fascination |
Secret Bonds |
Shelter |
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Forget-Me-Not |
Memory |
Recollection |
Remembrance |
Nostalgia |
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Freesia |
Youth |
Immaturity |
Trust |
Friendship |
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Gardenia |
Loveliness |
Secret Love |
Reverence | |
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Geranium |
Folly |
Foolhardy |
Gentility |
Luck |
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Gladiolus |
Vanguard |
Integrity |
Strength |
Victory |
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Goldenrod |
Encouragement |
Good Fortune | ||
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Heather |
Solitude |
Admiration |
Protection | |
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Hibiscus |
Delicate |
Gentleness |
Rarity | |
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Holly |
Defense |
Domestic Joy | ||
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Hollyhock |
Ambition | |||
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Honeysuckle |
Devotion |
Generosity |
bonding | |
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Hyacinth, Blue |
Constancy |
Gamesmanship |
Jealousy | |
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Hyacinth, Purple |
Sorrow |
Good News |
Loyalty |
Forgiveness |
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Hyacinth, White |
Loveliness |
Prayer |
Eloquence | |
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Hydrangea |
Heartlessness |
Gratitude |
Sentiment |
Sincerity |
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Hyssop |
Sacrifice |
Cleanliness | ||
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Iris |
Faith |
Trust |
Wisdom |
Hope |
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Ivy |
Affection |
Friendship |
Fidelity | |
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Jasmine, White |
Amiability |
Friendly | ||
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Jasmine, Yellow |
Grace |
Elegance |
Valor | |
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Larkspur |
Open Hearted |
Levity |
Whimsy | |
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Lavender |
Distrust |
Faithful |
Maturity |
happiness |
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Lilac |
Joy Of Youth |
First Love |
Humility | |
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Lily, Orange |
Hatred |
Danger |
Sacrifice |
Revenge |
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Lily, Red (Spider) |
Loss |
Abandonment |
Reincarnation |
Necromancy |
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Lily, Tiger |
Wealth |
Pride |
Aspiration | |
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Lily, White |
Virginity |
Purity |
Celestial | |
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Lily, Yellow |
Happiness |
Contentment |
Joyfulness | |
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Lily-Of-The-Valley |
Sweetness |
Humility |
Happiness |
Returning |
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Lotus Flower |
Purity |
Enlightenment |
Recovery |
Rebirth |
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Magnolia |
Nobility |
Nature |
Perseverance | |
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Marigold |
Grief |
Healing |
Despair |
Restoration |
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Morning Glory |
Affection |
Promise |
Jealousy | |
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Myrtle |
Good Luck |
Romance |
Marriage | |
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Nasturtium |
Patriotism |
Conquest |
Victory | |
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Pansy |
Thoughtfulness |
Caring |
Remembrance | |
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Peony |
Bashful |
Shame |
Bravery |
Honor |
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Pine |
Humility |
Piety |
Philosophy | |
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Poppy |
Consolation |
Oblivion |
Sleepiness |
Forgetfulness |
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Rhododendron |
Danger |
Beware |
Necromancy | |
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Rose, Coral |
Friendship |
Modesty |
Sympathy |
Empathy |
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Rose, Dark Crimson |
Mourning |
Silence |
Grace |
Gentleness |
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Rose, Lavender |
Love At First Sight |
Thoughtfulness |
Possessiveness | |
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Rose, Orange |
Desire |
Enthusiasm |
Passion | |
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Rose, Pink |
Happiness |
Trust |
Confidence | |
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Rose, Red |
Love |
Passion |
Caring |
Devotion |
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Rose, White |
Innocence |
Celestial |
Worthiness |
Purity |
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Rose, Yellow |
Jealousy |
Infidelity |
Childhood | |
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Rue |
Grace |
Clear Vision |
Regret |
Repentance |
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Snapdragon |
Deception |
Graciousness | ||
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Sorrel |
Affection | |||
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Southernwood |
Constancy |
Jest | ||
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Sunflower, Dwarf |
Adoration |
Radiance |
Respect |
Longevity |
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Sunflower, Tall |
Haughtiness |
Hope |
Happiness |
Loyalty |
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Sweet Pea |
Pleasure |
Gratitude |
Farewell | |
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Sweet William |
Gallantry |
Humility | ||
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Tansy |
Hostility |
Intent |
Violence | |
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Tulip, Red |
Passion |
Declaration |
Trust | |
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Tulip, Yellow |
Beauty |
Fame |
Charity | |
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Valerian |
Readiness |
Valor |
heroism | |
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Violet |
Watchfulness |
Modesty |
Faithfulness |
Devotion |
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Willow |
Sadness |
Learning |
Grace |
Honesty |
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Wisteria |
Sensitivity |
Personal Growth |
Knowledge |
Welcome |
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Yarrow |
Everlasting |
Healing |
Inspiration | |
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Zinnia |
Absence |
Affection |
Loyalty |
Openness |
