Glory Lily
Gloriosa Lily
Climbing Lily
Flame Lily
Scientific Name:
Gloriosa superba
Family:
Colchicaceae
Flower Language
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Glory
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Bravery
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Honor
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Splendor
Description
Glory Lily is a climbing perennial native to tropical Asia and Africa, with the scientific name derived from Latin meaning 'magnificent, brilliant, glorious.' Using tendrils at leaf tips to climb other plants up to 3m high, it produces brilliant red and orange flowers in summer. Called 'Flame Lily' for its distinctive recurved petals, it's beloved as 'Climbing Lily' for its magnificent appearance. Highly valued as ornamental plants and widely used in floral gifts.
Trivia
- Scientific name derives from Latin meaning 'magnificent, brilliant, glorious'
- Called 'Climbing Lily' for using leaf tendrils to climb other plants
- Also called 'Flame Lily' for distinctively recurved petals
- Bulbs resemble yams but contain deadly toxins like colchicine
Uses
Ornamental
- Cut flowers
- Floral arrangements
- Bouquets
- Garden decoration
- Climbing plant
Medicinal
- No significant medicinal uses
Caution:
Handle with care as bulbs are toxic
Culinary
Absolutely not suitable for consumption due to toxicity
Other
- Premium flower material
- Ornamental bulb cultivation
- Greenhouse cultivation
Toxicity
Toxicity Level:
Severe
Toxic Parts:
Bulbs, Entire plant
Symptoms:
Contains deadly toxins like colchicine and gloriocin, causing severe poisoning symptoms if ingested. Accidental poisoning occurs due to bulbs resembling yams
Rose of Heaven
Viscaria
Silene Coeli-rosa
Rose Campion
Scientific Name:
Silene coeli-rosa
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Flower Language
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Passion to achieve dreams
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Trap
Description
Rose of Heaven is an annual native to the Mediterranean coast in the carnation family, currently classified in Silene genus but still called by the old name Viscaria in horticulture. From spring to early summer, it produces small 2-3cm flowers at stem tips with neat forms like cherry or plum blossoms. Flower colors range from white to various shades of pink and purple, with individual variation within varieties. Growing 40-60cm tall, it's a hardy flower suitable for cut flower use.
Trivia
- Currently classified in Silene genus but still called by old name Viscaria in horticulture
- The name Lychnis derives from Greek meaning 'lamp, flame'
- Characterized by neat flower forms resembling cherry or plum blossoms
- Optimal sowing time is autumn, September to October
Uses
Ornamental
- Flower beds
- Containers
- Cut flowers
- Border gardens
- Spring arrangements
Medicinal
- No significant medicinal uses
Caution:
For ornamental purposes only
Culinary
Not suitable for consumption
Other
- Seed collection
- Horticultural education
- Natural gardens
Toxicity
Symptoms:
Non-toxic
Carnation
Pink
Dianthus
Garden Pink
Scientific Name:
Dianthus chinensis
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Flower Language
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Innocence
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Lovely
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Chastity
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Pure love
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Pure and burning love
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Talent
Description
Carnation is a perennial distributed in about 300 species mainly in the temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere, with the scientific name Dianthus derived from Greek meaning 'divine flower.' Five petals have characteristic fringed edges, blooming from June to August. In Japan, beloved since ancient times as one of the seven autumn flowers, featured in the Manyoshu poetry collection. The meaning 'flower like a beloved child to be tenderly cared for' is embedded, becoming the origin of 'Yamato Nadeshiko' expressing Japanese women's beauty.
Trivia
- Scientific name Dianthus derives from Greek meaning 'divine flower'
- Featured in Manyoshu poetry collection as one of the seven autumn flowers
- Deeply rooted in Japanese culture as origin of 'Yamato Nadeshiko'
- Fringed petal edges are characteristic feature of carnation family
Uses
Ornamental
- Flower beds
- Container planting
- Cut flowers
- Bouquets
- Container gardens
Medicinal
- Entire plant of wild carnation used in Chinese medicine as 'kubaku' for diuretic effects
Caution:
Medicinal use requires expert knowledge
Culinary
Not suitable for consumption
Other
- Literary motifs
- Cultural symbols
- Seasonal words in haiku
Toxicity
Symptoms:
Non-toxic
Redvein Enkianthus
Bell Enkianthus
Japanese Enkianthus
Campanulate Enkianthus
Scientific Name:
Enkianthus campanulatus
Family:
Ericaceae
Flower Language
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Moderation
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Bright future
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Modest love
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Overflowing joy
Description
Redvein Enkianthus is an endemic Japanese deciduous shrub in the heath family, growing wild on rocky mountainous areas from southwestern Hokkaido to Shikoku. In May-June, it produces clusters of about 10 bell-shaped flowers with pink stripes on white ground, hanging downward. Named 'Sarasa' for flower colors resembling 'sarasa-dye' patterns and 'Doudan' for shapes similar to 'lighthouse azalea.' Popular as garden trees for beautiful natural forms and preference for partial shade, growing 2-5m tall.
Trivia
- Named 'Sarasa' for flower colors resembling 'sarasa-dye' patterns
- Chinese character '満天星' derives from Chinese legends
- Valuable plant heritage as Japanese endemic species
- Prefers acidic soil and somewhat sensitive to summer heat
Uses
Ornamental
- Garden trees
- Natural gardens
- Shade gardens
- Tea gardens
- Wildflower gardens
Medicinal
- No significant medicinal uses
Caution:
For ornamental purposes only
Culinary
Not suitable for consumption
Other
- Symbol of nature conservation
- Conservation of Japanese endemic species
- Indicator species of mountain ecosystems
Toxicity
Symptoms:
Non-toxic