Have you ever seen a garden full of colorful flowers and wished you could name them all? Today, we’re going on a fun journey to learn about 20 different flowers and how they can help you with English! Whether you’re just starting to learn English or want to get better, flowers are a great place to start.
We’ve also made a cool infographic that makes it super easy and fun to remember these flower names.
List of Flowers Name
- Jasmine
- Lily
- Marigold
- Primrose
- Saffron
- Daisy
- Lotus
- Narcissus
- Rose
- Sunflower
- Dandelion
- Lilac
- Bluebell
- Tulip
- Dahlia
- Oleander
- Periwinkle
- Cockscomb
- Calendula
- Cannabis
Flowers Names and Interesting Facts
Read one interesting fact about each flower to help you remember its name.
- Jasmine: Jasmine flowers are famous for their sweet scent, especially at night. This fragrance is often used in teas and perfumes.
- Lily: Lilies are symbols of purity and are often found in religious art. Interestingly, each color of lily has a different meaning.
- Marigold: Marigolds are known to bloom all year round. They are often used in festivals and religious events as a symbol of the sun and its power.
- Primrose: Primrose is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring. Their name means “first rose,” signaling the start of new beginnings.
- Saffron: The spice saffron comes from the saffron crocus flower. It’s the world’s most expensive spice by weight because harvesting it is very labor-intensive.
- Daisy: Daisies can tell the temperature! When it’s sunny, they open up, and when it’s cold, they close. This is why they are sometimes called “day’s eye.”
- Lotus: The lotus flower is unique because it blooms in muddy water, yet remains untouched by the mud. This makes it a symbol of purity and enlightenment in many cultures.
- Narcissus: The name narcissus is linked to the Greek word for narcotic. It’s said that smelling these flowers can cause dizziness and even fainting.
- Rose: There are over 300 species of roses. They can live for a very long time; the oldest living rose is believed to be 1,000 years old and grows on the wall of a cathedral in Germany.
- Sunflower: Sunflowers are known for “following” the sun. They turn their heads to face the sun throughout the day, which is known as heliotropism.
- Dandelion: Every part of the dandelion is edible, and it’s rich in vitamins. They are also known to bloom anywhere, which is why some people see them as a symbol of resilience.
- Lilac: Lilacs are known for their strong fragrance and are often associated with the first emotions of love. They also bloom for only a very short time each year.
- Bluebell: Bluebells are often associated with fairy tales because they create enchanting carpets of blue in the woods. It’s said that a field of bluebells is intricately woven with fairy enchantments.
- Tulip: Tulips were once more valuable than gold in Holland during the 17th century, leading to a period known as “Tulip Mania.”
- Dahlia: Dahlias are known for their varied and vibrant colors. They have no scent, which is why they can bloom so brightly; they don’t need to attract pollinators with fragrance.
- Oleander: Oleander is beautiful but deadly. Every part of the oleander plant is poisonous if ingested, making it one of the most toxic garden plants.
- Periwinkle: Periwinkle is not just pretty; it’s also powerful. It has been used in traditional medicine for its potential to treat a variety of ailments due to its natural compounds.
- Cockscomb: The Cockscomb flower, with its unusual velvety crest, resembles a rooster’s comb. It’s also known for its vibrant colors and unique shape.
- Calendula: Calendula is renowned for its healing properties. It’s often used in creams and ointments to soothe skin irritations and heal cuts because of its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Cannabis: Apart from its well-known uses, the cannabis plant produces small, fragrant flowers. These flowers are the source of various compounds that have medicinal, recreational, and industrial uses.
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