Windflower
Anemone
Poppy Anemone
Scientific Name:
Anemone coronaria
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Flower Language
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fleeting love
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I love you
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trusting and waiting for you
Description
Originally introduced to Europe as a souvenir from the Crusades from Palestine, one of its native habitats. Extensive breeding was carried out in Britain and the Netherlands from the 15th to 18th centuries, creating many varieties. The name derives from the Greek word 'anemos' meaning wind, and it's also called the wind flower. It blooms beautiful flowers in various colors from March to May.
Trivia
- Has a history of being brought to Europe by the Crusades
- Has the beautiful alternative name of wind flower
- Bulbs have been used medicinally since ancient times
- Said to be the prototype of flower fortune-telling
Uses
Ornamental
- Popular as cut flowers
- Used for spring color in garden beds
- Indoor decoration in pots
Medicinal
- Traditionally believed to have sedative effects
- Used as pain relief in ancient times
Caution:
Not used medicinally due to toxicity
Culinary
Not suitable for consumption
Other
- Can be used as dried flowers
- Used in horticultural therapy
Toxicity
Toxicity Level:
Moderate
Toxic Parts:
All parts, Especially bulbs and stems
Symptoms:
Skin contact can cause blisters and rashes, and ingestion may cause gastrointestinal inflammation.
Japanese Snowball
Japanese Snowball Tree
Scientific Name:
Viburnum plicatum var. plicatum
Family:
Adoxaceae
Description
In early summer, small flowers cluster together like hydrangeas to form ball-shaped blooms. The flowers come in white and pink colors, and the flower balls that can reach 6 to 12 centimeters are spectacular and make you want to touch them. It's a horticultural variety of Viburnum dilatatum where all flowers are sterile ornamental flowers, creating beautiful spherical flower clusters.
Trivia
- A horticultural variety of Viburnum dilatatum that doesn't produce seeds
- Beloved by the English name Japanese Snowball
- Beautiful autumn foliage can be enjoyed
- Hardy against heat and cold, easy to grow
Uses
Ornamental
- Popular as garden trees
- Used as park trees
- Occasionally available as cut flowers
Medicinal
Caution:
No recorded medicinal uses
Culinary
Not suitable for consumption
Other
- Excellent as landscape trees
- Used as part of windbreaks
Toxicity
Symptoms:
No toxicity has been reported.
Snowball
European Snowball
Guelder Rose
Scientific Name:
Viburnum opulus
Family:
Adoxaceae
Flower Language
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playfulness
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great expectations
Description
Blooming from May to June, it creates pure white, round flower clusters that look like snow balls. The flower color starts as yellow-green (lime green) at the beginning of blooming, gradually changes to lighter colors, and transforms to white. It's a popular flower material used in wedding bouquets, and in autumn it turns red with beautiful autumn foliage, allowing enjoyment of not just flowers but also leaf changes.
Trivia
- Has the unique feature of changing flower color from green to white
- Standard flower material in the wedding industry
- Beautiful autumn foliage allows year-round enjoyment
- Almost always planted in old European gardens
Uses
Ornamental
- Perfect for wedding bouquets
- Popular as cut flowers
- Cultivated as garden trees
Medicinal
Caution:
No recorded medicinal uses
Culinary
Not suitable for consumption
Other
- Standard for flower arrangements
- Used for hotel lobby decorations
Toxicity
Symptoms:
No toxicity has been reported.
Tulip
Garden Tulip
Scientific Name:
Tulipa gesneriana
Family:
Liliaceae
Flower Language
-
declaration of love
-
true love
Characteristics
Colors:
red
Description
A bulb plant native to Turkey that has been cultivated in Arab countries since ancient times. It was introduced to Europe in the 16th century, and breeding was particularly advanced in the Netherlands. Red tulips represent declaration of love and true love, making them popular gifts for lovers. They are essential for spring flower beds, and their beautiful cup-shaped flowers are loved by many people.
Trivia
- The Dutch tulip bubble occurred in the 17th century
- Billions of bulbs are produced annually in the Netherlands
- Thousands of varieties exist
- Named for its resemblance to Turkish turbans
Uses
Ornamental
- Standard for spring flower beds
- Popular as cut flowers
- Indoor decoration in pots
Medicinal
- Historically believed to have sedative effects
Caution:
Not used medicinally due to toxicity
Culinary
Not suitable for consumption due to toxicity
Other
- Used as perfume ingredient
- Bulbs are commercially important
Toxicity
Toxicity Level:
Moderate
Toxic Parts:
All parts, Especially bulbs
Symptoms:
Can cause nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression, and prolonged contact may cause severe contact dermatitis (tulip finger).
English Daisy
Common Daisy
Lawn Daisy
Scientific Name:
Bellis perennis
Family:
Asteraceae
Description
Native to Europe and the Mediterranean coast, it was introduced to Japan during the Meiji era. Called 'day's eye' because flowers open when illuminated by the sun and close at night, which became 'daisy'. The Japanese name Hinagiku derives from meaning small chrysanthemum-like flowers and their charming appearance like Hina dolls. It blooms white flowers about 3-5cm in diameter and is popular in bridal scenes.
Trivia
- Famous for flower fortune-telling 'loves me, loves me not...'
- Beloved as lawn weeds
- Designated as Italy's national flower
- Hardy flower that blooms year-round
Uses
Ornamental
- Perfect for container gardening
- Used for flower bed edging
- Material for bridal bouquets
Medicinal
- Used for wound treatment in folk medicine
- Traditional medicinal herb in Europe
Caution:
Avoid large quantities
Other
- Beautification effect on lawns
- Important nectar source for insects
Toxicity
Toxicity Level:
Mild
Toxic Parts:
Only with large consumption
Symptoms:
Large consumption may cause digestive issues, but small amounts are safe.