Flowers and their Meanings

I was reading a book recently and I came across a passage about the language of flowers. Like a rose means love. Here's some of the flowers and their meanings.

• Acorn - Nordic symbol of life and immortality
• Apple - Preference
• Basil - Best Wishes, Love
• Bluebell - Humility; Constancy
• Buttercup - Cheerfulness
• Cactus - Endurance; Warmth
• Chrysanthemum - Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend
• Clover - Good Luck
• Daffodil - Respect
• Daisy - Innocence
• Dandelion - Wishes come true
• Eucalyptus - Protection
• Fern - Sincerity
• Forget-Me-Not - True Love
• Fir - Time
• Garland of Roses - Reward of Virtue
• Grass - Submission; Utility
• Holly - Good will, Defense; Domestic Happiness; Foresight
• Honeysuckle - Generous and devoted affection
• Iris - Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valour
• Ivy - Fidelity and Friendship
• Jasmine - Amiability; attracts wealth
• Lavender - Devotion
• Lemon - Zest
• Lily of the Valley - Sweetness; return to happiness; humility
• Marigold - Comforts the heart
• Mint - Protection from illness; warmth of feeling
• Moss - Maternal Love; Charity
• Orange Blossom - Brings wisdom
• Orchid - Love; beauty; refinement; beautiful lady; Chinese symbol for many children
• Palm Leaves - Victory and success
• Pine - Hope; Pity
• Poppy - Eternal sleep; oblivion; imagination
• Primrose - I can't live without you; early youth
• There are many different meanings attached to a rose, red, white, pink, yellow, a bud, full bloom, they all have different meanings but for the most they mean Love.
• Rosemary - Remembrance
• Sage - Wisdom, a long life
• Snapdragon - Deception; gracious lady; presumption
• Strawberry - Perfect goodness
• Sunflower - Loyalty; wishes
• Sweetpea - Goodbye; departure; blissful pleasure; Thank you for a lovely time
• Thyme - Strength and courage; ensures restful sleep
• Tuilp - Fame; charity; perfect lover
• Violet - Modesty; calms tempers; introduces sleep