One of my latest obsessions has been researching the deeper meanings behind plants. They have long been symbols of different emotions and life events, across many historic and cultural traditions. And one of the most beautiful interpretations is the Victorian language of flowers, or floriography.
Just like birth month flowers having special symbolism, the Victorian language of flowers is a way to code flowers as specific messages. Floriography allowed Victorians to convey messages through floral arrangements without spoken word, often used for difficult and confronting conversations. Over time, different plants gained widely accepted connotations.
