Pieces

During the fifteenth century, the rose was used as a symbol for the factions fighting to control England. The white rose symbolized York, and the red rose symbolized Lancaster, as a result, the conflict became known as the "War of the Roses."

A white rose symbolizes purity, innocence, silence, secrecy, reverence, humility, and youthfulness, while red roses symbolizes love, beauty, courage and respect, passion and unconscious beauty.

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The oldest fossilized imprint of the rose was left on a slate deposit found in Florissant, Colorado, and is estimated to be 35 million years old. It is therefore fitting that President Ronald Reagan signed legislation in 1987 that made the rose the United State's National Floral Emblem. June is National Rose Month in the United States.

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Roses are best known as ornamental plants grown for their flowers in the garden and sometimes indoors.

Each color offers a distinct meaning: red, the lover's rose, signifies enduring passion; white, humility and innocence; yellow, expressing friendship and joy; pink, gratitude, appreciation and admiration; orange, enthusiasm and desire; white lilac and purple roses represent enchantment and love at first sight.

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Sweet William is an irresistible, colorful, biennial flower. The flower name "Sweet William" is often said to honour the 18th century Prince William, Duke of Cumberland. It is also said to be named after Saint William of York or after William the Conqueror.

Sweet William was introduced to northern Europe in the 16th century, and later to North America and elsewhere, and has become locally to widely naturalised in these areas.

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Most rose species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. Roses are widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant and have acquired cultural significance in many societies.

In ancient Rome, a wild rose was placed on the door to a room where confidential matters were being discussed.

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Artichokes have a tender heart at their core which is protected by strong layers of leaves - they represent hope, peace and prosperity.

In the 16th century, eating an artichoke was reserved only for men because it was considered an aphrodisiac and was thought to enhance sexual power.

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The allium flower means unity, humility and patience. When allium flowers bloom, they naturally form a symmetrical globe shape.

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Cornus, commonly known as Dogwood is not the most popular or most common flowering tree, but it has still developed a certain mystique and mythology of its very own. The name "dog-tree" entered the English vocabulary before 1548, becoming "dogwood" by 1614.

In the Victorian era, flowers or sprigs of dogwood were presented to unmarried women by male suitors to signify affection. The returning of the flower conveyed indifference on the part of the woman; if she kept it, it became a sign of mutual interest.

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The gorgeous lily is an amazing example of the ingenuity of Mother Nature. The lily is ranked as the fourth most popular flower on a global scale – a testament to their enduring status of quality and beauty.

Lilies commonly grow in white, yellow, pink, red, and orange. White lilies symbolize purity and virtue. The lily is the 30th anniversary flower, which is fitting because it means devotion. It is also the most popular of all flower names for girls.

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