Victoria’s Flower Dictionary

Note: It took me a lot of time to put this together, so please do not copy-paste/use this page to make another list. However, if you want these for a post you’re making, feel free to link this page in them. I made this list using Victoria’s Dictionary of Flowers from The Language Of Flowers by Veronica Diffenbaugh

1. Abutilon (Abutilon) … Meditation 
2. Acacia (Acacia) … Secret love 
3. Acanthus (Acanthus) … Artifice 
4. Agapanthus (Agapanthus) … Love letter
5. Allium (Allium) … Prosperity 
6. Almond blossom (Amygdalus communis) … Indiscretion 
7. Aloe (Aloe vera) … Grief 
8. Alstroemeria (Alstroemeria) … Devotion 
9. Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) … Worth beyond beauty 
10. Amaranth (Amaranthus) … Immortality 
11. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) … Pride 
12. Anemone (Anemone) … Forsaken 
13. Angelica (Angelica pachycarpa) … Inspiration 
14. Apple (Malus domestica) … Temptation 
15. Apple blossom (Malus domestica) … Preference 
16. Aster (Aster) … Patience 
17. Azalea (Rhododendron) … Fragile and ephemeral passion
18. Baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata) … Everlasting love
19. Bachelor’s button (Centaurea cyanus) … Single blessedness
20. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) … Hate
21. Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) … I change but in death
22. Begonia (Begonia) … Caution
23. Bellflower (Campanula) … Gratitude
24. Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis) … Good luck
25. Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) … Magnificence
26. Blackberry (Rubus) … Envy
27. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) … Justice
28. Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) … Constancy
29. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) … Passion
30. Bouvardia (Bouvardia) … Enthusiasm
31. Broom (Cytisus) … Humility
32. Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) … Ingratitude
33. Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) … Profit
34. Cactus (Opuntia) … Ardent love
35. Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) … Modesty
36. Camellia (Camellia) … My destiny is in your hands
37. Candytuft (Iberis) … Indifference
38. Canterbury bells (Campanula medium) … Gratitude
39. Carnation, pink (Dianthus caryophyllus) … I will never forget you
40. Carnation, red (Dianthus caryophyllus) … My heart breaks
41. Carnation, striped (Dianthus caryophyllus) … I cannot be with you
42. Carnation, white (Dianthus caryophyllus) … Sweet and lovely
43. Carnation, yellow (Dianthus caryophyllus) … Disdain
44. Celandine (Chelidonium majus) … Joys to come
45. Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) … Energy in adversity
46. Cherry blossom (Prunus cerasus) … Impermanence
47. Chervil (Anthriscus) … Sincerity
48. Chestnuts (Castanea sativa) … Do me justice
49. Chicory (Cichorium intybus) … Frugality Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum) … Truth
50. Cinquefoil (Potentilla) … Beloved daughter
51. Clematis (Clematis) … Poverty
52. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) … I have loved you and you have not known it
53. Clover, white (Trifolium) … Think of me
54. Cockscomb (Celosia) … Affectation
55. Columbine (Aquilegia) … Desertion
56. Coreopsis (Coreopsis) … Always cheerful
57. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) … Hidden worth
58. Corn (Zea mays) … Riches
59. Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) … Joy in love and life
60. Cowslip (Primula veris) … Pensiveness
61. Crab-apple blossom (Malus hupehensis) … Ill-tempered
62. Cranberry (Vaccinium) … Cure for heartache
63. Crocus (Crocus) … Youthful gladness
64. Currant (Ribes) … Thy frown will kill me
65. Cyclamen (Cyclamen) … Timid hope
66. Cypress (Cupressus) … Mourning
67. Daffodil (Narcissus) … New beginnings
68. Dahlia (Dahlia) … Dignity
69. Daisy (Bellis) … Innocence
70. Daisy, Gerber (Gerbera) … Cheerfulness
71. Dandelion (Taraxacum) … Rustic oracle
72. Daphne (Daphne) … I would not have you otherwise
73. Daylily (Hemerocallis) … Coquetry
74. Delphinium (Delphinium) … Levity
75. Dianthus (Dianthus) … Make haste
76. Dittany (Dictamnus albus) … Childbirth
77. Dogwood (Cornus) … Love undiminished by adversity
78. Dragon plant (Dracaena) … You are near a snare
79. Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) … Noble courage
80. Elder (Sambucus) … Compassion
81. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus) … Protection
82. Euphorbia (Euphorbia) … Persistence
83. Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) … Inconstancy
84. Everlasting pea (Lathyrus latifolius) … Lasting pleasure
85. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) … Strength
86. Fern (Polypodiophyta) … Sincerity
87. Fern, maidenhair (Adiantum capillusveneris) … Secrecy
88. Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) … Warmth
89. Fig (Ficus carica) … Argument
90. Flax (Linum usitatissimum) … I feel your kindness
91. Forget-me-not (Myosotis) … Forget me not
92. Forsythia (Forsythia) … Anticipation
93. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) … Insincerity
94. Freesia (Freesia) … Lasting friendship
95. Fuchsia (Fuchsia) … Humble love
96. Gardenia (Gardenia) … Refinement
97. Gentian (Gentiana) … Intrinsic worth
98. Geranium, oak-leaf (Pelargonium) … True friendship
99. Geranium, pencil-leaf (Pelargonium) … Ingenuity
100. Geranium, scarlet (Pelargonium) … Stupidity
101. Geranium, wild (Pelargonium) … Steadfast piety
102. Ginger (Zingiber) … Strength
103. Gladiolus (Gladiolus) … You pierce my heart
104. Goldenrod (Solidago) … Careful encouragement
105. Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) … Abundance
106. Grass (Poaceae) … Submission
107. Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) … Hope
108. Hazel (Corylus) … Reconciliation
109. Heath (Erica) … Solitude
110. Heather (Calluna vulgaris) … Protection
111. Helenium (Helenium) … Tears
112. Heliotrope (Heliotropium) … Devoted affection
113. Hibiscus (Hibiscus) … Delicate beauty
114. Holly (Ilex) … Foresight
115. Hollyhock (Alcea) … Ambition
116. Honesty (Lunaria annua) … Honesty
117. Honeysuckle (Lonicera) … Devotion
118. Hyacinth, blue (Hyacinthus orientalis) … Constancy
119. Hyacinth, purple (Hyacinthus orientalis) … Please forgive me
120. Hyacinth, white (Hyacinthus orientalis) … Beauty
121. Hydrangea (Hydrangea) … Dispassion
122. Ice plant (Carpobrotus chilensis) … Your looks freeze me
123. Impatiens (Impatiens) … Impatience
124. Iris (Iris) … Message
125. Ivy (Hedera helix) … Fidelity
126. Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium) … Come down
127. Jasmine, Carolina (Gelsemium sempervirens) … Separation
128. Jasmine, Indian (Jasminum multiflorum) … Attachment
129. Jasmine, white (Jasminum officinale) … Amiability
130. Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) … Desire
131. Laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides) … Pensive beauty
132. Lady’s slipper (Cypripedium) … Capricious beauty
133. Lantana (Lantana) … Rigor
134. Larch (Larix decidua) … Audacity
135. Larkspur (Consolida) … Lightness
136. Laurel (Laurus nobilis) … Glory and success
137. Lavender (Lavandula) … Mistrust
138. Lemon (Citrus limon) … Zest
139. Lemon blossom (Citrus limon) … Discretion
140. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) … Coldheartedness
141. Liatris (Liatris) … I will try again
142. Lichen (Parmelia) … Dejection
143. Lilac (Syringa) … First emotions of love
144. Lily (Lilum) … Majesty
145. Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) … Return of happiness
146. Linden tree (Tilia) … Conjugal love
147. Lisianthus (Eustoma) … Appreciation
148. Lobelia (Lobelia) … Malevolence
149. Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) … Purity
150. Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) … Perplexity
151. Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) … Hopeless but not helpless Lungwort (Pulmonaria) … You are my life
152. Lupine (Lupinus) … Imagination
153. Magnolia (Magnolia) … Dignity
154. Marigold (Calendula) … Grief
155. Marjoram (Origanum) … Blushes
156. Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) … Desire for riches
157. Meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale) … My best days are past
158. Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) … Uselessness
159. Michealmas daisy (Aster amellus) … Farewell
160. Mignonette (Reseda odorata) … Your qualities surpass your charms
161. Mimosa (Mimosa) … Sensitivity
162. Mistletoe (Viscum) … I surmount all obstacles
163. Mock orange (Pittosporum undulatum) … Counterfeit
164. Monkshood (Aconitum) … Chivalry
165. Morning glory (Ipomoea) … Coquetry
166. Moss (Bryopsida) … Maternal love
167. Mullein (Verbascum) … Take courage
168. Mustard (Brassica) … I am hurt
169. Myrtle (Myrtus) … Love
170. Narcissus (Narcissus) … Self-love
171. Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) … Patriotism
172. Nettle (Urtica) … Cruelty
173. Oats (Avena sativa) … The witching soul of music
174. Oleander (Nerium oleander) … Beware
175. Olive (Olea europaea) … Peace
176. Orange (Citrus sinensis) … Generosity
177. Orange blossom (Citrus sinensis) … Your purity equals your loveliness
178. Orchid (Orchidaceae) … Refined beauty
179. Oregano (Origanum vulgare) … Joy
180. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) … Festivity
181. Passionflower (Passiflora) … Faith
182. Peach (Prunus persica) … Your charms are unequaled
183. Peach blossom (Prunus persica) … I am your captive
184. Pear (Pyrus) … Affection
185. Pear blossom (Pyrus) … Comfort
186. Peony (Paeonia) … Anger
187. Peppermint (Mentha) … Warmth of feeling
188. Periwinkle (Vinca minor) … Tender recollections
189. Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) … Bury me amid nature’s beauty
190. Petunia (Petunia) … Your presence soothes me
191. Phlox (Phlox) … Our souls are united
192. Pineapple (Ananas comosus) … You are perfect
193. Pink (Dianthus) … Pure love
194. Plum (Prunus domestica) … Keep your promises
195. Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) … Be of good cheer
196. Polyanthus (Primula) … Confidence
197. Pomegranate (Punica granatum) … Foolishness
198. Pomegranate blossom (Punica granatum) … Mature elegance
199. Poplar, black (Populus nigra) … Courage
200. Poplar, white (Populus alba) … Time
201. Poppy (Papaver) … Fantastic extravagance
202. Potato (Solanum tuberosum) … Benevolence
203. Potato vine (Solanum jasminoides) … You are delicious
204. Primrose (Primula) … Childhood
205. Protea (Protea) … Courage
206. Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) … Strength and health
207. Queen Anne’s lace (Ammi majus) … Fantasy
208. Quince (Cydonia oblonga) … Temptation
209. Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) … You are radiant with charms
210. Raspberry (Rubus) … Remorse
211. Redbud (Cercis) … Betrayal
212. Rhododendron (Rhododendron) … Beware
213. Rhubarb (Rheum) … Advice
214. Rose, burgundy (Rosa) … Unconscious beauty
215. Rose, moss (Rosa) … Confession of love
216. Rose, orange (Rosa) … Fascination
217. Rose, pale peach (Rosa) … Modesty
218. Rose, pink (Rosa) … Grace
219. Rose, purple (Rosa) … Enchantment
220. Rose, red (Rosa) … Love
221. Rose, white (Rosa) … A heart unacquainted with love
222. Rose, yellow (Rosa) … Infidelity
223. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) … Remembrance
224. Saffron (Crocus sativus) … Beware of excess
225. Sage (Salvia officinalis) … Good health and long life
226. Saint-John’s-wort (Hypericum perforatum) … Superstition
227. Saxifraga (Saxifraga) … Affection
228. Scabiosa (Scabiosa) … Unfortunate love
229. Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis) … Change
230. Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) … Presumption
231. Snowdrop (Galanthus) … Consolation and hope
232. Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) … Parental affection
233. Speedwell (Veronica) … Fidelity
234. Spirea (Spiraea) … Victory
235. Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum) … Purity
236. Starwort (Stellaria) … Welcome
237. Stephanotis (Stephanotis floribunda) … Happiness in marriage
238. Stock (Malcolmia maritima) … You will always be beautiful to me
239. Stonecrop (Sedum) … Tranquility
240. Strawberry (Fragaria) … Perfection
241. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) … False riches
242. Sweet briar (Rosa rubiginosa) … Simplicity
243. Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) … Delicate pleasures
244. Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) … Gallantry
245. Tansy (Tanacetum) … I declare war against you
246. Thistle, common (Cirsium) … Misanthropy
247. Thrift (Armeria) … Sympathy
248. Thyme (Thymus) … Activity
249. Trachelium (Trachelium) … Neglected beauty
250. Trillium (Trillium) … Modest beauty
251. Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) … Fame
252. Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) … Dangerous pleasures
253. Tulip (Tulipa) … Declaration of love
254. Turnip (Brassica rapa) … Charity
255. Verbena (Verbena) … Pray for me
256. Vetch (Vicia) … I cling to thee
257. Violet (Viola) … Modest worth
258. Wallflower (Cheiranthus) … Fidelity in adversity
259. Water lily (Nymphaea) … Purity of heart
260. Waxflower (Hoya) … Susceptibility
261. Wheat (Triticum) … Prosperity
262. White Monte Casino (Aster) … Patience
263. Willow herb (Epilobium) … Pretension
264. Winter cherry (Physalis alkekengi) … Deception
265. Wisteria (Wisteria) … Welcome
266. Witch hazel (Hamamelis) … A spell
267. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) … Cure for a broken heart
268. Zinnia (Zinnia) … I mourn your absence