Flora's Lexicon: An Interpretation of the Language and Sentiment of Flowers, With an Outline of Botany, and a Poetical Introduction (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Unlock the language of flowers and the sentiments they express, through a classic interpretation with botany basics.
The book offers a complete interpretation of the meanings attached to flowers, complemented by quotations from poets and a clear outline of plant classification. It blends practical notes on botany with poetic introductions, inviting readers to see how blossoms convey mood, virtue, and feeling.
Designed as a handy reference, this edition explains how to name and identify flowers using Linnaeus’s system, and it shows how the language of flowers has been used in polite education and ornamented libraries. It also features introductory verses that celebrate nature’s voices and a guide to the plant world that is accessible to readers without specialized training.
- Discover how specific blossoms symbolize traits like fidelity, humility, courage, or sorrow.
- Follow a practical, example-driven walk through plant naming and classification.
- Enjoy poetic openings that connect flowers to human moods and timeless themes.
- Use the included botanical outline to better understand plant forms and terms.
Ideal for readers who appreciate classic floral symbolism, early botanical guides, and poetry that celebrates nature.
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