Flowers ... beautiful, perfect creatures basking soul and unite the hearts of its kind and a great aroma.Since ancient times people grew them in their gardens, houses.We gave each other, weaving jewelry, used as an attribute of the interior.Flowers are very diverse, both in shape and size, color, smell.But they are all interesting and unusual.
large number of flora embody a character.The flower can be depicted on the flag of the state, can symbolize events, traits, psychological characteristics.Since the plants are linked beautiful and touching legend for centuries passed from mouth to mouth.
Science symbolism of flowers
Language of Flowers today - a whole field of study of science, which was called flyurografiki.This discipline studies the historical aspects of the occurrence, distribution and subtleties of everything connected with the symbolism of such plants.
In Japan, such a science is called "hanakotoba."The language of flowers is not only used in the preparation of composite combinations, design registration bouquets.Also, it can be floral painting utensils and objects, drawings, creating decorations and wreaths.
Flyurografika exploring the myths and legends, a variety of characteristics, associations of people with flowers at all times.That's according to the discipline learned that the language of flowers was born in the East.Its founders are considered beautiful oriental beauties, expressed through the buds and bunches of hidden feelings, dreams, fantasies and desires.It is for them the first plants have become something more than decoration.Then in Europe, this feature was extended.In many countries, there was a state symbol - flower.
What does the fern?
angiosperms, or flowering, plants are the dominant group among all existing biological point of view.This was facilitated by the evolutionary development, the acquisition of the special features of fitness.
Meanwhile ferns - are plants of the past.Sometime in the distant Carboniferous period of life on the planet of perfection and diversity reached lush powerful beauties - horsetails, club mosses and ferns.But over time, their appearance became more modest, from wood forms are turned into bushes and grass.Today, their number is quite small.
Those least they exist.This spore plants that are able to multiply only in the presence of water.This means that they are not flowering capable.However, since ancient times it was believed that the fern flower - a symbol.They searched for him, waiting for the formation on the plant, worshiped and gave more superstitious significance.
most progressive in this regard were Slavs, whose fern flower - a symbol of execution most cherished desire of the cherished dream.Whoever fails to find a flowering plant of this kind must necessarily be lucky.He has become rich, happy, successful, powerful, and so on.
Of course, this is only a symbol.Fern Flower did not see anybody and never will see, because it is biologically impossible.However, there are images that are superposed pattern of the swastika.That they have become personified with the coveted flower fern.
Today, a lot of jewelry, medallions, charms are such patterns.They are called not only flowers, fern, but also "Perun Color" on behalf of the fire god Perun Slavs patronize all the masters and craftsmen.
color - a symbol of
Since ancient times, when none of the states have not been the national flag as a distinguishing feature, the part of most peoples play of colors.It is these beautiful creatures personified the uniqueness of the country, its grandeur and beauty.
been a long time, but today many large and small states have their own national flower, your plant.Typically, each of them linked to popular legend, transmitted by word of mouth through the generations.
I would like to give examples of states that have a symbol - a flower.
Country name | Symbolic plant |
Turkey | Tulip Turkey considers flower ruling family during the Ottoman Empire.Jewellery with this flower and its image had the right to wear the only members of the Sultan's family. In Holland today, these flowers are the most popular, there are displayed the best and unique varieties delivered worldwide. |
Holland | |
Japan | Chrysanthemum considered the personification of supremacy, greatness, splendor.Imperial flower symbolizes fidelity and truth. |
Egypt | Lotus depicted on coins, the scepter of the rulers, as these colors make hats divine servants.This plant was dedicated to the god Osiris Egyptians them. |
China |
Narcissus flower happiness and well-being.Mandatory element of the New Year feast.Also it symbolizes self-respect and dignity. |
Scotland | Thistle plant prickly flower is not so beautiful, but it was he who according to legend, saved the country from enemy attack.Once citizens of Denmark have decided to seize the night and made their way to Scotland to its main castle.But one of the soldiers stepped on a thistle and woke up all the sleeping army.The enemy has been defeated, and the flower has become a symbol of the country. |
Germany | Cornflower |
Switzerland | Edelweiss |
France | Lily |
Singapore | Orchid |
Finland | 9 roses |
Italy | Daisies |
Ukraine | Red Poppy |
Mexico | Dahlia |
Latvia | Chamomile |
And lots of different countries have their own symbols tender and touching, inexpressibly beautiful budsand blooming flowers.And this occurs when one flower several of admirers, his chosen symbol (orchid, tulip, rose).
Clover
symbol of Ireland - flower shamrock or clover.This plant, which is decorated with all the most sunny and bright meadows and glades.It was his pleasure to eat animals.
people of Ireland considers this plant and its flower symbol of freedom and emancipation, rebellious spirit.In many other countries - is the personification of good luck, success in everything.The historical legend of St. Patrick, who explained the example of trefoil divine dogmas of the people was the basis and reason for choosing such a symbol of the country.During the celebration of this holy Irish plants attached image to your clothing.
Since the XVI century and to this day a symbol of Ireland - a flower of clover (trefoil), simple, lovely, very gentle and good fortune.
Roses
Queen of flowers, beautiful, noble and elegant, the admiration and delight - that, of course, the rose.Without exception, all types of expressive and beautiful.Red roses - the most vivid colors, symbols of England.This country's first elected them to impersonate his personality and rich history of the state.
Reigning King always went to the people with this flower, live or in the form of jewelry.Today, the red rose - symbol of the United States, Britain and Canada.It means love, generosity, wisdom, happiness and good fortune.
Peony
art of Feng Shui, this flower - the personification of wealth and love, good luck and prosperity.It must be present in the building.Peony protects spouses from quarrels, gives peace and tranquility.Unmarried help find happiness.
Lilies
very different interpretation of these symbolic colors.It depends on the color.White lily - innocence, awe, humility.Yellow and orange - jealousy and revenge, jealousy.Tiger - wealth and fame.
Licorice - it Paukova red lilies.They appear artificially people and is the main decoration of the streets of Japan and other countries.Represents loneliness, separation, separation.
What do the white flowers?
Since ancient times it was believed that white flowers - a symbol of purity of mind and body, innocence, kindness and integrity.Roses, daisies, peonies, chrysanthemums, and many other representatives of the plant colors embody all the most sublime and good - truthfulness, modesty, eternal love, humility, silence, secrecy.
However, white carnations - a symbol of contempt, melancholy.Therefore, for every white flower has to its interpretation.
symbolism of yellow flowers
It is sunny, bright, cheerful and full of color.Yellow flowers - a symbol of wealth, prosperity and wealth.They are the fun, gratitude, success, friendship, happiness and joy.
But yellow carnation - neglect, rejection, disappointment, bitterness and separation.Yellow lily - lies, deception, betrayal.