Flowers exist to balance nature, to feed animals, and to make humans feel happy and at ease with their beautiful fragrance, colors, shapes, and forms (1). Throughout the evolution of our species, flowers have always been connected to our lives as well, as they help us to have a physical representation of how our inner […]
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The Greek god Proteus, the son of Poseidon, had the ability to change and transform himself however he wanted, thus, he could have one shape and then change into a completely different one soon afterward. The flowers named Proteas received their name after him, as they also have had the ability to transform themselves throughout
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Have you ever seen a field of lavenders? You were probably able to smell them from far away, as these flowers are known for having a mesmerizing scent. Lavender flowers are wonderful and beautiful. If you are thinking about growing lavender in your home or backyard, then you have made the right choice, because this
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Most people will agree on something: water lilies are simply beautiful and special! They are beautiful because of the shape of the flower, its petals, and even their lily pads. And they are special because they can grow in dirty soil or mud. Continue reading and discover the many meanings that are associated with water
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Water lilies are one of the most ancient types of plants that have ever existed. They have been around for at least 130 million years (1). The water lily plant has had a starring role in many cultures around the world, thus, the ancient Egyptian civilization used to worship this type of plant as well,
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Every culture around the world has a type of flower (or two!) that is typical to that specific place. There can also be customs and traditions associated with them, and the meanings they hold are very close to the citizens’ hearts. The traditional Chinese culture is no exception to this, and they have high regard
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Did you know that there some fossils have been discovered and they are from the Magnolia flower? This proves that they have been around for at least 100 million years, thus, magnolias are considered as one of the first flowering plants that had ever evolved on Earth. It’s truly impressive, especially if you consider that
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Lotus flowers are considered sacred flowers in many parts of the world. They are known for their beauty and for the religious significance they carry, especially throughout Asia (1). This type of flower is ancient, in fact, some seeds have been germinating for over 1000 years, making it one of the oldest flowers to have
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Magnolias come from the Magnoliaceae family, and, even though they are native to Eastern and Southern Asia, more specifically to China, they can also be found in the Americas. What’s more, magnolias are an ancient type of flower, and it has been argued that they first appeared many thousands of years ago. One important characteristic
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A Lilac flower is also known as Syringa vulgaris, and is, in fact, a genus of at least 12 species of flowering plants that have been officially recognized. The syringas are part of the olive family (also known as Oleaceae), and they can be found in southeast Europe, eastern Asia, and many other places that
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