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The Language of Flowers: Orchid
By Penny | June 3, 2008
Orchids are elegant and long-lasting flowers that draw immediate attention. This exotic and unusual flower evokes a sense of refinement and innocence.
25,000 different types of orchid are known and more are being discovered each year, orchids are of the largest flowering plant families. .
Orchids can impart a wide variety of messages, but historica
lly the meanings of orchids have included wealth, love, and beauty.
To the ancient Greeks, orchids suggested virility, and after the rise in popularity of orchid collections in Victorian England, the meaning of orchids moved towards being symbolic of luxury. Orchids have also been believed to carry various healing and protective properties, allowing them to ward off disease.
The Aztecs were said to drink a mixture of the vanilla orchid and chocolate to give them power and strength, and the Chinese believe orchids can help cure lung illnesses and coughs.
Today, the meanings of orchids are generally regarded as a symbolic of rare and delicate beauty.
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