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[kittykatkazui]

[novlr]

The symbolism of flowers

Flowers have a long history of symbolism that you can incorporate into your writing to give subtext.

Symbolism varies between cultures and customs, and these particular examples come from Victorian Era Britain. You'll find examples of this symbolism in many well-known novels of the era!

Amaryllis: Pride

Black-eyed Susan: Justice

Bluebell: Humility

Calla Lily: Beauty

Pink Camellia: Longing

Carnations: Female love

Yellow Carnation: Rejection

Clematis: Mental beauty

Columbine: Foolishness

Cyclamen: Resignation

Daffodil: Unrivalled love

Daisy: Innocence, loyalty

Forget-me-not: True love

Gardenia: Secret love

Geranium: Folly, stupidity

Gladiolus: Integrity, strength

Hibiscus: Delicate beauty

Honeysuckle: Bonds of love

Blue Hyacinth: Constancy

Hydrangea: Frigid, heartless

Iris: Faith, trust, wisdom

White Jasmine: Amiability

Lavender: Distrust

Lilac: Joy of youth

White Lily: Purity

Orange Lily: Hatred

Tiger Lily: Wealth, pride

Lily-of-the-valley: Sweetness, humility

Lotus: Enlightenment, rebirth

Magnolia: Nobility

Marigold: Grief, jealousy

Morning Glory: Affection

Nasturtium: Patriotism, conquest

Pansy: Thoughtfulness

Peony: Bashfulness, shame

Poppy: Consolation

Red Rose: Love

Yellow Rose: Jealously, infidelity

Snapdragon: Deception, grace

Sunflower: Adoration

Sweet Willian: Gallantry

Red Tulip: Passion

Violet: Watchfulness, modesty

Yarrow: Everlasting love

Zinnia: Absent, affection

[teaboot]

Do you have a favorite flower? Guys like flowers, right?

YO I LOVE FLOWERS

Peonies, trillium, sweet peas, English daisies, wisteria, fuschias, bleeding hearts, sunflowers, hydrangeas, daffodils, peach roses, teacup roses, foxglove, lupins, magnolias, lady's slipper orchids, California poppies, orange and peach carnations, yellow tulips, pansies, violets, skunk cabbage, salmonberry, lavender, lilac, peace lilies, Callalilies, lotus, pink clover, thistle, orange blossom, apple blossom, hyacinths, bluebells, snowdrops, and crocus!

My favourites tho are Hellebores :D

[tsunael]

If there's anyone out there that cares about flower language and symbolism like I do, I made an informal write-up some time ago about the in-game flowers (that you can put in your house) and the different symbolism that they can mean.

I only included the symbolism for the in-game colors and also their general meaning.

Also as a disclaimer these could be incorrect, have contrasting meanings, or have different meanings in different real-world cultures. White chrysanthemums (kiku) are usually a funeral flower in Japan for instance. (My Japanese professor once said they were a faux pas for her to receive in a bouquet!) So your mileage may vary!

Now with added sunflower.

This was simply a fun personal project I made for myself that I thought other people might enjoy as well! So here's a question to answer in the tags:

What flowers would your WoL have in their residence?

Arums (calla lily) 🔷magnificent beauty, feminine modesty

Brightlilies (easter lily) 🔷purity, refined beauty 🔷White: virginity, purity, majesty 🔷Pink: wealth and prosperity 🔷Red: warmth, desire 🔷Yellow: gaiety, falsehood, "I’m walking on air" 🔷Orange: hatred

Campanulas (bellflower) 🔷humility, constancy

Chrysanthemum   🔷cheerfulness, "You’re a wonderful friend" 🔷Red: I love you 🔷White: truth 🔷Yellow: slighted love

Cosmos 🔷harmony, peace, modesty, "the joys that love and life can bring", beautiful

Dahlias 🔷dignity, elegance

Daisies 🔷innocence, beauty

Lilies of the Valley 🔷return of happiness, sweetness, humility, purity

Oldrose 🔷Red: I love you, love, beauty, passion, romance 🔷Blue: mystery, attaining the impossible, love at first sight 🔷White: innocence and purity, "I am worthy of you", reverence 🔷Yellow: decrease of love, jealousy, friendship

Shroud Cherries (cherry blossom) 🔷spiritual beauty, a good education

Tulips 🔷perfect lover, fame 🔷Red: declaration of love, true love, eternal love, romantic love, "believe me" 🔷Yellow: hopeless love, unrequited love, brightness, sunshine 🔷White: ask for forgiveness, purity 🔷Purple: royalty

Hyacinths 🔷sports, games, rashness 🔷Purple: I am sorry, sorrow, "please forgive me" 🔷Red: play 🔷White: loveliness, "I’ll pray for you" 🔷Blue: constancy, sincerity 🔷Yellow: jealousy

Hydrangeas 🔷heartlessness, boastfulness, "You are cold"

Morning Glories 🔷love in vain, affection

Violas (violets) 🔷modesty, faithfulness 🔷Purple: daydreaming, "You occupy my thoughts" 🔷Blue: watchfulness, love 🔷White: candor, innocence 🔷Yellow: rural happiness

Byregotia (begonia?) 🔷Beware

Carnation 🔷fascination, love, distinction 🔷Red: "My heart aches for you", deep love, admiration 🔷White: sweet and lovely, innocence, pure love 🔷Yellow: "You have disappointed me", rejection, disdain 🔷Purple: capriciousness, changeable

Moth Orchid 🔷love, beauty, refinement, beautiful lady

Sweet Pea 🔷departure, good-bye, delicate pleasure, tender memory, blissful pleasure

Triteleia 🔷 They're a North American wildflower also called 'triplet lilies' or 'Ithuriel's spear' which is a reference to John Milton's epic English poem, Paradise Lost. It's about an angel sent by Gabriel to find Satan in the Garden of Eden. Satan, in the form of a toad, is introducing evil suggestions into the ear of Eve when Ithuriel pokes him with a spear. Satan then returns to his true form, "... for no falsehood can endure Touch of Celestial temper, but returns Of force to its own likeness."

So, I can't find any symbolism for this one. Would make a possibly good Halone/Ishgard reference if you wanted to read into it, though.

Sunflower 🔷 Haughtiness, respect, passionate love, adoration, radiance.

[mysterycharacterflowers]

Hello! I am sorry for the delay! The tournament will start at November 18 at 2 pm BRT, the polls will be posted every 10 minutes!

The matches were randomized!

Side A

A bouquet of purple daylily, green carnation, dead leaves, fern, opium flowers and coriander Vs Red Orchid

Violet Vs Red Spider Lily

Dandelions 1 Vs A bouquet of willows and chives

A bouquet of wisteria, black and red carnations and foxgloves Vs A bouquet of buttercup, daffodils, edelweiss and orange

A bouquet of amaryllis, milkweed, bluebells and strelitizia Vs A bouquet of blue and red hyacinths

A bouquet of white, red and black roses Vs A bouquet of white chrysanthemums, orchids and blue hydrangeas

A bouquet of white chrysanthemums, orchids and blue hydrangeas Vs Forget-me-nots

A bouquet of snapdragon, tansy and black eyed susan Vs White poppies

Daisies Vs A bouquet of white clover, chamomile and pine

A bouquet of pink peonies, purple hydrangea and a variety of cosmos Vs A bouquet of asphodel, sage, yellow chrysanthemum, green carnation, plum blossom, stinging nettle, anemone and acanthus

A bouquet of marigold, dandelions, goldenrods and amaryllis Vs A bouquet of sea holly, ageratum, globe thistle, orchid cactus, protea, bird of paradise, mimosa, dianthus, hydrangea and clematis

A bouquet of bleeding hearts and dandelions Vs A bouquet of plastic lemon balm, thyme, hyacinths and anemone flowers, with a single real orange rose in the middle, wrapped in light blue cellophane

A bouquet of snapdragon, yellow poppy and jonquil Vs Blue Rose

A bouquet of yellow orchids, rue, yew, bird’s-foot trefoil, yellow gladiolus, yellow peony, sunflower and yellow amaryllis Vs A bouquet of dandelion, asphodel, poppy, chamomile, red columbine, hydrangea, rhododendron, dark crimson rose and queen of the night

Snapdragons Vs A bouquet of lily, red spider lily, daffodils and milkweed

A bouquet of rainflower, green carnation, camelia, nightshade, mulberry and purple lilac Vs Red Anemone

Side B

Strelitzia Vs A bouquet of blue violets, trumpet creeper, lavender and green carnation

Hibiscus Syriacus Vs Dandelions 2

Desert Bluebell Vs A bouquet of yellow and purple carnations

A bouquet of poppies, daffodils, daisies, ivy, and purple hyacinths Vs A bouquet of gloriosa (flame lily), veronica, jasione, jacaranda, cyclamen, jasmine and freesia

A bouquet of dandelions and buttercups Vs A bouquet of marigold, yellow and white zinnia, phlox, bluebells, cornflower, gladiolus, rosemary, dark crimson rose and purple cyclamen

A bouquet of orange lilies, yellow roses, buttercups, aconite, sunflower, hollyhock and lotus Vs bouquet of jasmine, milkweed, dandelion, poppy and oenothera

A bouquet of oleander, refflesia (corpse flower), trigidia, hyacinth, hollyhock, Iberis (candytuft) and orange tulip Vs A bouquet of lily of the valley and amaryllis

A bouquet of marigolds, tuberose, and dandelions Vs A bouquet of daffodil and pansy

A bouquet of amaranth, orange brugmansia, delphinium, honeysuckle and white aster Vs A bouquet of plumeria, fawn lily, magnolia and star grass

A bouquet of gladiolus, snapdragon, canterbury bells, gloriosa (flame lily) and white chrysanthemum Vs A bouquet of fern, rex begonia leaves, black rose, lily, odessa calla lily and green hydrangea

A bouquet of daisies, butterfly weed, orchids, purple lotus and violets Vs A bouquet of striga, mistletoe, and monotropa uniflora

Thistle Vs A bouquet of chestnut flower, lotus, dandelion, fern, thyme, anemone, geranium, holly, magnolia and bluebell

A bouquet of poppy, zygopetalum, echeveria, dandelion, yucca, twinspur , lotus, tagetes, ursinia, purple hyacinth and hibiscus Vs A bouquet of amaryllis, dicentra, red spider lily and white roses

Oleander Vs A bouquet of blue and purple daisies, desert lilies and black tulips

A bouquet of black eyed Susan, geranium and a tall sunflower Vs A bouquet of forsythia, holly, yellow hyacinth, petunia, viscaria and orange lilys

A bouquet of arborvitae, gladiolus and begonia Vs Spiderwort

[honest-jellyfish]

Flower Language

Alstroemeria- Friendship, devotion, sentiment, love, strength

Apple Blossom- I prefer you over all

Amaryllis- Splendid Beauty

Anemone- Anticipation

Anthurium- Hospitality

Aster- Patience, September birth flower, love, daintiness

Bird of Paradise- joyfulness,

Bouvardia- Enthusiasm

Carnations- Pride and Beauty, January birth flower,

Cushion Chrysanthemum- fidelity, November birth flower

Corn Flower- be gentle with me

Calla Lily- beauty

Daisy- fidelity, April birth flower, loyal love, innocence, I love you truly

Standard Chrysanthemum- fidelity, November birth flower

Daffodil- chivalry, March birth flower,

Delphinium- Heavenly, July birth flower

Freesia- Innocence

Gladiolus- strength of character, August birth flower

Gerbera Daisy- innocence, joy, cheerfulness

Gelid- love,beauty, refinement, beautiful lady (ha! Ironic isnt it?)

Heather- admiration

Hyacinth- constancy, your loveliness cheers me, tragedy, love

Hydrangea- Heartfelt

Honeysuckle- devoted affection

Iris- my compliments, February birth flower, “I send a message”

Larkspur- levity

Lily- May birth flower, humility, devotion, restored innocence after death, “my love is pure”

Lilac- youthful innonce

Lillies of the valley- return of happiness

Marigold- October birth flower,

Mimosas- sensitivity

Magnolia- perseverance

Maidenhair- discretion

Narcissus- December birth flower, confidence, beauty, dedication

Orange Blossom- purity, virginity

Orchid- A belle

Peony- bashful

Primrose- “Can’t live without you,”

Peach blossom- captive

Poppy- I am not free, sleep

Rosemary- remembrance

Rose- June flower, love, passion, respect, courage

Sunflower- adoration, loyalty, longevity, pure thoughts

Snowdrop- hope

Sweet pea- delicate pleasure

Tulip- love, declaration of love, friendship, gratitude

Tiger lily- wealth, pride

Veronica- fidelity

Violet- faithfulness

Wild rose- pleasure, and pain

[goddessxoflight]

Anemone ( Darker ): i’ve been forsaken; my hope is fading Anthurium: craving your hospitality; wishing you happiness and abundance  Aster: i am patient; you are patient Red Carnation: i greatly admire you Chrysanthemum: you are blessed with my loyalty; i wish for your life to be long Red Chrysanthemum: my love for you is inextinguishable White Chrysanthemum: i wish for us to be truthful with each other  Yellow Chrysanthemum: you reject my love Delphinium: i am irrevocably and perpetually attached to you Freesia: you constantly find your way to my mind

Gardenia: i no longer wish to hide my love for you Gerbera: i wish for your cheerfulness to be eternal  Heather Lavender: never again will loneliness plague you Heather: i wish to bestow unto you my protection Blue Hyacinth: i will always wish for your presence beside me Purple Hyacinth: i am haunted by sorrow Pink Hyacinth: allow me to be playful with you Hydrangea: i want you to understand me Yellow Iris: my love for you is as fervent as it is unyielding Jonquil: all i ask is for the reciprocation of my love White Violet: i ask you to take a chance on me Primrose: without you, i cannot live Protea: you have changed  Queen Anne’s Lace: i deeply hope that you can find happiness with me  Ranunculus: your luminous radiance is exceptionally attractive Red Rose: i am eternally devoted to you; my love for you is limitless White Rose: i would very much like for you to begin anew with me Stock: it would gratify me immensely if you would accept my affection Stephanotis: i would like for you to travel with me Sunflower: never will i cease to love you; my love for you is rooted in dedication Tulip: i am prepared to confess my love for you White Violet: i ask you to take a chance on me White Zinnia: within you lies genuine goodness

The enchanting sight before them held the goddesses Chloris and Antheia in its thrall. They were entranced as each delicate flower blossomed from Pit's heart, challenging the belief that Pit was merely a tool of the Gods. Every petal, color, and form seemed to carry profound emotions and sentiments, surpassing the duties of a mere servant. It was as if within the heart of the unconscious angel, a clandestine garden blossomed, unrivaled even by the splendor of Gaea herself. This led one to ponder if Palutena, perhaps overcome by apprehension and trepidation, had solicited their aid to fathom the enigmatic depths of her Captain's heart.

The untamed, otherworldly bloom emerged in certain secluded spots, resembling delicate petals unfolding from his lips. Each represented a notion or emotion he yearned to convey but was constrained by an unseen barrier. These blossoms, each resonating with the Captain's ghostly timbre, were a testament to the enigma of his concealed innermost thoughts and emotions and his struggle to reveal them.

➷Words are drowned in tears you shed beneath your laughter. Paint the visions inside with emotions of the palette in my mind. Please distinguish me; the colors overflow. I pray that you will save me now. I fall away. Hear now, my words of blue inside the tears that you cry; I'll catch them as they fall. Feel now, my warmth of red, I whisper there as you sleep, a gentle song of hope.➷

➷ As though the sky and sea arе as one, memories crossed insidе my mind. Unraveling the threads of our past, we softly watched our future bloom. See now, the days of black are slowly fading again. The memories pass you by. Feel now, my lips of white. I kiss you here in our dream, a gentle prayer of love.➷

A single tear trickles down from the Captain's closed eyes, reflecting the deep turmoil. The two Goddesses, fully cognizant of their indispensable role in preserving the Captain's well-being, exchange a meaningful glance before returning to face Palutena. One of them speaks, her voice carrying a weight of solemn responsibility: "We are about to enact the sealing of the spell. Prolonged exposure to its effects will lead to madness, and he will be lost to us forever. Goddess of Light, we are undertaking this favor solely because your radiance nurtures our flowers, but we implore you – this will be the first and last time. When you return, please administer this concoction to him as he awakens; it will help stabilize the garden of his heart, and he will again exude his usual cheerfulness."

This was not at all what she expected.

Every twist and turn of each flower that grew from Pit's heart told a story she didn't know if she wanted to hear. Her concerns were thwarted by truth as each flower begged for something from the Goddess, their stems wrapping around her like a vice that threatened everything she told herself not to believe.

Its power was enough to make her take a step back, worrying that its capabilities would be too overwhelming and cause her to crack the barrier that she has kept around herself for centuries, yet the vines are desperate to restrain her and keep her from leaving. Years of her neglect had left a permanent wound on heart which was emphasized by the yellow chrysanthemum, the blue hyacinth, and the primrose that wrapped around her wrist and up her arm. They whisper their wants and needs, and Palutena feels herself beginning to panic. She tries to tug herself away from its grip.

The petals are warm on her skin as their caress her flesh, begging for her, beckoning her closer, wanting her acceptance. Like gentle kisses, yet she cowers away from their touch, for she was far too scared to accept the evidence laid out before her. His love could burn her flesh like poison ivy instead of heal her with each flower's magical properties of devotion and love. That's what she believes.

But there is something more inside of Pit that she didn't know if she could find the strength to look further. She can sense it as the last flower blooms from his chest, right where his heart would be.

A white zinnia. She gasps. This super bloom of colors was trying to tell her there was something more than just the sleeping captain and the tear running down his cheek, and the panic begins to set in further.

Her mouth feels dry, heart quickens.

She knows what she must consider, but she doesn't know if she has the strength to do it.

Her thoughts and anxiety are pulled away by the two Goddesses' warning. Sensing that something must be wrong, they drive off the vines and petals away from the Goddess of Light though the flowers in Pit's soul continue to yearn and chase her light the same way each blossom does in the mortal realm.

A vial is handed to her soon after, which she gratefully takes, accepting both the vial and distraction, and tucks it into the purse pocket inside her dress.

There is nothing more she needs to know now. She does not to wish to pry further. Everything in Pit's heart was laid on display for her, and there isn't an ounce of treachery. His loyalty is waning, but that could easily be fixed.

She plucks the anemone from his body, much to the Nature Goddesses' horror, and crushes its petals in her hand, destroying its beauty and doubts. Light disintegrates it into ashes as she releases her palm and lets it fall to the floor.

"Thank you, my friends." She regards them both with a smile, but her emphasis makes it clear that their friendship is no more than a threat. Their cooperation is of the utmost importance. Turn on her, and nature will not survive without her light. Whether by frost or incineration. "I appreciate all your help and all you have done for me thus far. I will ask of nothing more from you. You may close his heart now and we will take our leave."

She watches as the Goddesses waste no time doing what they are told, their magic retracting every beautiful flower back into Pit's soul. Observing closely, she is reminded of just how important the language of flowers are.

Once Pit's heart is returned to its natural state, she thanks the two Goddesses again, raises a hand, hovers it over his sleeping body, and produces a beam of light that returns to them to the safe haven that is Skyworld.

There, she gives Pit the vial that will return him back to normal. Good as new as though nothing had ever happened.

[143staytiny]

Okay Lovelies!

It is 🩷Valentine’s Day🩷tomorrow (I freaking love Valentine’s Day so prepare for that lol) so it is time for your yearly reminder to

Check the Bouquet for Toxic Flowers!!!!

This is so so important if you or your loved one has pets!

Here is a fantastic article on plant toxicity: Pet-Safe Flowers: Non-Toxic for Cats and Dogs by Bouqs.com

Please read this for more information but I will share some of their infographics here for quick reference.

Here is a list of Potentially Toxic Flowers for Both Cats and Dogs: Calla Lilies, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Daffodils, Delilahs, Freesias, Gladioli, Hyacinths, Hydrangeas, Iris, Lily of the Valley, Ranunculus, and Tulips. Also, I’m not sure why they aren’t on here but Lillies are incredibly toxic!!! Please note this is NOT a comprehensive list so please check the ASPCA website or ask your florist for recommendations.

Next we have some signs of poisoning in cats and dogs: These signs my include Vomiting, Diarrhea, Lethargy, Nosebleeds, Rapids Heartbeat, Excessive Panting, Decreased Urination, Excessive Thirst, and Lack of Appetite. If your pet displays any of these symptoms, take them to the vet immediately!

Now, what can your bouquet safely contain? Here is a list of safer flowers for cats. This list includes Asters, Celosia, Orchids, Roses, Sunflowers, and Zinnias. Please always check with the ASPCA guides for toxicity information!

And a list of safer flowers for dogs. This list includes African Violets, Asters, Celosia, Orchids, Pansies, Petunias, Roses, Sunflowers, and Zinnias. Again, check with the ASPCA before making your purchase.

Roses are a classic at Valentine’s Day and all year round and are among the safer options. I have both cats and a dog so I always opt for roses or orchids, especially when giving flowers as a gift.

Also, be mindful of the ‘flower food’ packets that come with your bouquet! I don’t know if they are harmful but I never use them. Simply change the water regularly and recut the ends of your flowers at an angle to extend their life.

Please make sure to keep these things in mind to keep Valentine’s Day happy, romantic, and safe!

(A common and relatively safe occurrence. Still, still try to keep all bouquets out of reach from pets!)

[stagewitch]

Correspondences Running Master List (G-I)

Gossip (to halt) - clove, slippery elm

Grounding In Reality - snowflake obsidian

Grounding - hematite, smoky quartz, prehnite

Habits - black tourmaline

Happiness - catnip, celandine, cyclamen, hawthorn, high john the conqueror, hyacinth, lavender, lily of the valley, marjoram, meadowsweet, morning glory, orange, purslane, quince, saffron, st. john’s wort, witch grass, clear quartz, lemon balm, red/purple dead nettle, lemon

Healing - adder’s tongue, allspice, amaranth, angelica, apple, lemon balm, balm of gilead, barely, bay, bittersweet, blackberry, bracken, burdock, calamus, carnation, cedar, cinnamon, citron, cowslip, cucumber, dock, elder, eucalyptus, fennel, figword, flax, gardenia, garlic, ginseng, goats rue, golden seal, groundsel, heliotrope, hemp, henna, hops, horehound, horse chestnut, ivy, job’s tears, life-everlasting, lime, mesquite, mint, mugwort, myrrh, nettle, oak, olive, onion, peppermint, pepper tree, persimmon, pine, plantain, wild plum, potato, rose, rosemary, rowan, rue, saffron, sandalwood, wood sorrel, spearmint, thistle, thyme, ti, tobacco, vervain, violet, willow, wintergreen, yerba santa, red jasper

Health (to maintain) - anemone, ash, camphor, caraway, coriander, fern, galangal, geranium, groundsel, juniper, knotweed, larkspur, life-everlasting, mandrake, marjoram, mistletoe, mullein, nutmeg, oak, pimpernel, rue, st. john’s wort, sassafras, sorrel wood, spikenard, sumbul, tansy, thyme, walnut, clear quartz, thyme

Hexes (to break) - bamboo, chili pepper, datura, galangal, huckleberry, hydrangea, lemon, poke, squill, thistle, holly thistle, toadflax, vetivert, wahoo, wintergreen

Home Protection - tomato, onion

Immortality - apple, linden, sage

Infertility (to create) - walnut

Inspiration - pink tourmaline, howlite

Integrity - tiger’s eye Intellectual Ability - fluorite

Intuition - sodalite

Invisibility - amaranth, chicory, edelweiss, fern, heliotrope, mistletoe, poppy, wolf’s bane

[quillheel]

❁ ( towards any of your zelda muses − hylia and the three godesses, mainly, but also botw & totk link / zelda / ganondorf if you feel compelled...!! )

Send me a ❁ for the type of flower my muse would give to yours // Accepting!

Hylia's answer comes, sharp and slow like a blade pulled uncutting against thought, a cool not-metal against the inner heat of mind. ━ the same as sky, not in the way of wind but in the way of open space, of nothing at all, of atmosphere pressing in from out against your throat. Almost frozen, almost frigid, but without the effort in coldness, in willful ignoring, of brushing one off : cold as in cold is the absence of heat. No, Iroha receives an answer. Stale pollen and bright, blinding knowledge. ━━━ she was not made to create the way the Goddesses were, and yet, the flowers bloom at their feet regardless : perhaps they should consider themselves special.

━ bachelor button, hydrangea, bittersweet, lavender heather, white poppy, blue violet, mixed yellow & red zinnia, white hyacinth, rose leaf, & buried beneath the rest; spider flower. ( 'You are not of my domain, I am indifferent to you. However, I respect your devotion. I sympathize, perhaps, with your situation. One day, perhaps, there will something other for you. One day, perhaps, you will make one.' )

the Goddesses' response is a ancient one. months hung above the stratosphere, dangling, dangling, waiting to be lowered. Months upon months upon months, the flower of the seasons dripping into the horizon in a haze of days and nights and days again: They were intricate, and slow, and often unknowable at all. how patient, you are, for Them. How kind, to wait, for Them. They reward Iroha with answer in time, in the humid shivering haze of early morning, a wave of such love of all Iroha does, of the endless sorrow They beheld upon their duty, arriving like quartz lining their throat ━ blooms growing from 'pon their fingertips, 'cross their knuckles. a gift, a gift, how merry to be known & seen, how terrifying by They to listen & answer in turn ━ how horrible, horrible to think you had been forgotten...

━ bachelor button, maidenhair fern, red carnation, dead leaf, purple hyacinth, dark crimson rose, pine, acorn, fern, fir, white heather, iris, lily of the valley, tea rose, palm leaf. ( 'We love you, We are sorry, your faith is not unseen by Us, for This to be your undertaking, borne as chains & key. Such is Our terrible, terrible doing. Such is Our apology. We hope, perhaps, one day the selves can exist without the other or in one without smothering, smothering light. We hope, perhaps, one day you are allowed to live; a role unshackled, unlocking Thy own binds. Chains & key. Chains & key. Freedom unmade for you, and yet, still hoping to grasp it.' )

Link & Zelda come as though offering memorial, bundles of blooms and sprigs tucked in their arms as they hurry past stream and grove ( "watch your feet, 'stream made the ground soft" "ah, thank you, I believe I'll be alright-!" ) to find the place where the Blupees haunched on hind legs and watched them with startling, ruby eyes. The one Link had gone before, a familiar forest in the heavy overhang of branches & leaves. a bowl is filled with fruit steadily throughout the day beneath a great cherry tree, pink petals like silk beneath the sun. a final act of care comes as sunset threatens to burn the sky alive when, on a brief journey back to a stable for a briefer meal, they're caught in a fleeting conversation of flora & the hearts beneath their stalks ( "Oh, you're going all the way up to Satori mountain? Hey, if you're going through all the effort, I've heard people bring flowers up there sometimes, you know, offerings and the like. Some people bring flowers, symbolizing what the 'Lord of the Mountain' protector means to them. Maybe it'd be worth your time?" ) ( "That sound's like a nice idea, I think!" "I think so, yes, but what would I even bring...?" ) ━━━ they in bundles, at last, arrive. Hurried up, past the stream, to find the tree again. Zelda hesitates, an offering of silent princess clasped between delicate fingers ━ "Would it be considered disrespectful to place it at the dish...? Maybe I shouldn't..." ━ before Link, calloused hands delicate, maneuver their hands to set it down along the rest, petals bright; bright in the clear sky.

━ bittersweet, bluebell, pink camellia, iris, cattleya orchid, magnolia, evening primrose, flax, rose leaf, forsythia, fern, lavender rose, bells of ireland, azalea, sweet pea, mixed zinnea. ( 'I think you're kind, and charming, and though I rarely see you, I hope you are well. I hope to change that fleetingness, if you'll let me? I think you might like Zelda, you might have more in common than you think.' / 'I've heard of you, but never seen you, all good things. I hope one day to meet, you seem good. Perhaps lonely. I might like you, if you gave me the chance, but I'd understand if you don't like me. I hope your future is a kind one, whatever kind of future it is. I don't know you well enough, even in stories, to tell.' )

Somewhere, there is a valley tucked neatly behind the ridges of hills, in the lowered groove 'twixt them where the land sinks ginger under the long grass and the wild flower of the knolls; as though gently swept down, as though the soft lowering of a stomach, ribs high against the soft tension of smooth skin in earth, as though the rounded edges of hands where the knuckles stood war-like as the gentle palm sinks; ball of the hand softer than the upper of the palm, the upper of the palm softer than the fingers, the fingers softer than the nails, the nails softer than the bones inside them all.

Somewhere, there is a valley of tender, shivering silver. plush moss lining the ground like bolster turned cloudy like rain, muted but beautiful in variation, white paint blending with greys in the fiber that wasn't fiber, the tissue that was. A place no one knew. a place one did. flowers split, forbearing as though shifting only between the folds, and reeds rose in the bed. A place that never died, flowers like chanting; the same message, 'hundred times over, 'thousand more. ━ Somewhere, you know this place. Somewhere, no one else knows at all. Somewhere, it tells you something. Somewhere, somewhere, somewhere...

━ lotus, cherry blossom, chrysanthemum. ( 'how much would it take to stop grieving yourself, and choose to live? how long?' )

[thescriptorfireflyy]

PLANT SYMBOLISMS

Aloe — Healing, protection, affection.

Amaryllis — Pride.

Anemone — Forsaken.

Angelica — Inspiration.

Apple Blossom — Preference.

Arborvitae — Unchanging friendship.

Aster — Symbol of Love, daintiness.

Basil — Good wishes.

Bay — Glory.

Begonia — Beware.

Bittersweet — Truth.

Black-eyed Susan — Justice.

Bluebell — Humility, kindness.

Candytuft — Indifference.

Red Carnation — My heart aches, admiration.

White – Innocence, pure love, a woman’s good luck gift.

Pink – I’ll never forget you.

Yellow – Disdain, disappointment, rejection.

Chamomile — Patience.

Chives — Usefulness.

Chrysanthemum — Cheerfulness.

Clover, white — Think of me.

Coreopsis — Always cheerful.

Coriander — Hidden worth.

Crocus — Spring, youthful gladness.

Cumin — Fidelity.

Cyclamen — Resignation and goodbye.

Daffodil — Regard.

Daisy — Innocence, hope.

Dill — Powerful against evil.

Edelweiss — Courage, devotion.

Fennel — Flattery.

Fern — Sincerity.

Forget-me-not — True love, memories.

Gardenia — Secret love.

Geranium — Oak-leaved, true friendship.

Gladiolus — Remembrance.

Goldenrod — Encouragement, good fortune.

Heliotrope — Eternal love.

Holly — Hope.

Hollyhock — Ambition.

Honeysuckle — Bonds of love.

Horehound — Health.

Hyacinth — Games and sport, playfulness, rashness.

Blue – Constancy of love.

Purple – Sorrow, forgiveness, regret.

Yellow – Jealousy.

White – Loveliness,

Hydrangea — Hydrangea.

Hyssop — Sacrifice, cleanliness.

Iris — A message.

Ivy — Friendship, continuity.

Jasmine — white, Sweet love.

Lady’s mantle — Comforting.

Lavender — Devotion, virtue.

Lemon balm — Sympathy.

Lilac — Joy of youth.

Lily, calla — Beauty.

Lily, day — Chinese emblem for mother.

Lily-of-the-valley — Sweetness, purity.

Lotus flower — Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth.g

Magnolia — Love of nature.

Mint — Virtue.

Morning Glory — Affection.

Myrtle — Good luck and love in a marriage.

Nasturtium — Patriotism.

Oak — Strength.

Oregano — Substance.

Pansy — Thoughts.

Parsley — Festivity.

Peony — Bashful, happy life.

Pine — Humility.

Poppy, red — Consolation.

Rhododendron — Danger, flee.

Red rose — Love, I love you.

Dark crimson rose — Mourning.

Pink rose — Happiness.

White rose — Purity, heavenly, I’m worthy of you.

Yellow rose — Jealousy, decrease of love.

Rosemary — Remembrance.

Rue — Grace, clear vision.

Sage — Wisdom, immortality.

Blue salvias — I think of you.

Red salvias — Forever mine.

Savory Spice — Interest.

Sorrel — Affection.

Southernwood — Constancy, jest.

Sunflower — Adoration.

Sweet pea — Pleasures.

Sweet william — Gallantry.

Sweet woodruff — Humility.

Tansy — Hostile thoughts.

Tarragon — Lasting interest.

Thyme — Courage, strength.

Red tulip — Passion, declaration of love.

Yellow tulip — Sunshine in your smile.

Valerian — Readiness.

Violet — Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, modesty.

Wallflower — Faithfulness in adversity.

Willow — Sadness.

Yarrow — Everlasting love.

Zinnia — Thoughts of absent friends.

(Personally, Zinnia is a mood)

[kitasvogue]

this is what peace is to me, open spaces, flowers and the overwhelming feeling of love

[hallow-witxh]

What Flowers to Grow

This is going to be a simple list of flowers and what they represent. These can be grown for yourself, gifted to a loved one, or dried for preservation and scattered about your house.

Azalea: Being kind to yourself, first loves, passion, romance.

Baby's Breath: Pure heart, fragility, gentleness

Bluebell: Laughter, fairies, magic

Carnation: Maternal love, motherly appreciation

Cherry Blossom: Romance, new beginnings, new energy

Chrysanthemum: Eternity, magic, wonderment

Daffodil: Joy of life, poetry, leaving the past behind, new beginnings

Dahlia: Enduring grace, morality, creativity, inner strength

Daisy: Happiness, positivity, celebrating the simple things.

Dandelion: Wishes

Fuschia: Abundance, beauty, freedom

Geranium: Togetherness, camaraderie, greater purposes, new ideas

Heather: Secret love, secret longings, mystery, passion, creativity

Hibiscus: Expressing joy, having joy

Honeysuckle: Love unforgotten

Hyacinth: Forgiveness, compassion.

Hydrangea: Creating destiny, new changes

Iris: Grace, beauty

Jasmine: Elegance, comfort, beauty

Lilac: Spring, old romance

Magnolia: True love, endurance, freedom, beauty

Marigold: Survival, firey passion, power, knowing yourself

Mistletoe: Winter solstice, snow, romance

Morning Glory: Warmth, healing

Pansy: Magical realms, fairies, wonder, magic

Peony: Good fortune, prosperity

Perwinkle: Benevolence, gifts from the heart, generosity, freedom

Poppy: Abundance, wealth, generosity

Queen Anne's Lace: Protection, safety, dreams

Rose: Love, friendship, relationships (different colors represent different things, so do your research)

Sunflower: Warm, wellness, healing, hope

Tulip: True love, love at first sight

Violet: Being worth of praise and love, adoration

Zinnia: Being in thoughts, blessings

These are just a few of many, so please feel free to send in requests and questions! As always, blessed be

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[promptfairy]

❥     𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒    [   𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙳 𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙿𝚃𝚂    ]   .

headcanon prompts with questions based on plants   &   what they represent in flower language .  happy roleplaying !!  ♡

abatina :   is there anything in life your muse has changed their mind about over time   (   due to becoming more educated on the topic ,   certain experiences  ,   etc .   ) ,    or that they   would   change their mind about under certain circumstances ?  

acanthus :   is your muse deceptive ,   or willing to lie or deceive to achieve certain means ?   why or why not ?   

aloe :   how does your muse handle grief ?

amaryllis :   what is something or someone that your muse takes pride in ?   how do they express that pride ?   

anemone :   how does your muse view the world ;   as a cruel   &   unforgiving place ,   a land full of wonders ,   or something in - between ?  where does that world view come from   (   what experiences ,   life lessons ,   etc .   ) ?  

angelica :   where does your muse draw inspiration in life ?   what motivates them ?

apple blossom :   how does your muse go about expressing or not expressing their sexuality ?  

bachelor’s button :   does your muse actively seek romantic companionship ,   or cherish the liberties of being single ? 

basil :   does your muse have a love - hate relationship with anyone or anything ?

bay tree :   does your muse seek glory   &   accolades ,   or do they favour a simpler ,   more personal life ?  

begonia :   how cautious is your muse ?   are they prone to noticing red flags ,   or paranoid to the point of untrusting most everyone ?   why or why not ?  

belladonna :   how does your muse respond to silence ?   do they take comfort in soundlessness ,   or seek to fill the void with noise ?   

bluebell :   does your muse learn from their past ,   or are they prone to repeating the same mistakes ?  

carnation :   what is your muse’s relationship with their gender ?   how do they express or not express this relationship ?  

chamomile :   what is your muse likely to take away from a painful experience ?   are they one to be haunted by adversity ,   or to use what they’ve gone through to become stronger ?  

chrysanthemum :   how does your muse express romantic love ?  how do they feel about love as a concept ?  

daffodil :   is your muse one to be loyal in relationships ,   or are they likely to quickly move from one bond to another ?

daisy :   did your muse ever feel as though their innocence had been lost ?   what moment in their life could be described as the end of their innocence ?  

edelweiss :   what was the bravest moment in your muse’s life ?  are they known to be courageous from then on ?  

fern :   does your muse believe in magic or cosmic forces ,   or are they more likely to think their life is ultimately a matter of their own control ?  

forget - me - not :   has your muse ever forgotten something that is or was important to them ?   are they afraid of forgetting things like that ?  

gardenia :   is your muse one to confess romantic feelings early on ,   or to conceal them for long periods of time ?  

gladiolus :   describe a moment from your muse’s life that they will never forget .

goldenrod :   does your muse believe in luck or fortune ?  why or why not ?   where do they believe these things come from ?  

heliotrope :   does your muse believe in soulmates ?

hibiscus :   how does your muse view the gentler ,   daintier things in life ?   as things worth preserving   &   caring for ,   or things only bound to wither   &   disappear ?  

holly :   how strong is your muse’s sense of intuition ?  are they aware of it ?   do they ever fear that it is only paranoia ?  

hollyhock :   how strong is your muse’s sense of ambition ?  what’s something they strive for in life ?  

hyacinth :   is your muse athletic ?   does it come naturally to them ,   or have they had to work for their physique and/or skill ?  

hydrangea :   how much does your muse value communication in their relationships with others ?  are they prone to being misunderstood ?

iris :   if your muse could convey one last message to someone they have lost or left behind ,   what would it be ?  

ivy :   what are your muse’s views on marriage ?   do they believe it is something strictly for love ,   or an institution rooted in business   &   social benefits ?   do they desire or have they desired to be married ?

lavender :   how easy is it to gain your muse’s trust ?  once their trust is broken ,   how might one go about mending it ?  

lilac :   what was your muse’s childhood like ?   how has their upbringing affected them as they’ve aged ? 

lily :   how does your muse view their mother ?  

lotus :   has your muse ever felt as though they’ve been reborn ?  have they ever desired the feeling of a fresh start ,   or a better understanding of themself and/or the world around them ?  

magnolia :   describe your muse’s relationship with nature   &   the natural world .  

marigold :   is your muse prone to jealousy ?  how might they handle envious feelings ?  

mint :   does your muse view themself as virtuous   &   moral ?  what do these words mean to them ?

nasturtium :   describe your muse’s relationship with their birthplace ,   or homeland .  

oak :   who would your muse consider the strongest person they know ?  

pansy :   does your muse often reflect on their own actions ?   do they ever think a lot about the past ,   and what they could have done differently ?

parsley :   describe a holiday your muse enjoys ,   and why they enjoy it .

peony :   what would a   ‘  happy life  ’   look like in your muse’s eyes ?

poppy :   what comforts your muse ?

rhododendron :   is your muse receptive to warnings   &   advice given by others ?

rose :   how much does your muse value other people ?   do they wish to have many friends ,   lovers ,   and/or associates ?   are they an easy person to love ?

sage :   what is your muse’s legacy ?   what do they want to be remembered for   &   what might they actually be remembered for ?  

salvia :   is your muse possessive over people or things that matter a lot to them ?  how do they express that possessiveness ,   or lack thereof ? 

snapdragon :   is your muse merciful ?  why or why not ?

southernwood :   how seriously does your muse take themself ?   do they prefer a solemn   &   intellectual atmosphere or do they delight in jokes   &   banter ?  

sunflower :   what brings your muse the most joy in life ?  

tulip :   how does your muse view people in general ?  

violet :   how does your muse respond to betrayal ?

willow :   how does your muse handle sadness   &   depression ?

zinnia :   how has the loss of fallen comrades and/or loved ones affected your muse ?   has it taught them anything or given them any new perspectives ?

[writingraven]

Flower Symbolism

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⤜ Acacia ; hidden love / beauty in withrdrawl

⤜ Alstroemeria ; devotion & friendship

⤜ Amaryllis ; splendid beauty & pride

⤜ Anemone ; wind / anticipation / fading hope

⤜ Anthurium ; hospitality

⤜ Aster ; patience

⤜ Basil ; good wishes & holiness

⤜ Bee Balm ; protection & prosperity

⤜ Begonia ; gratitude

⤜ Bells of Ireland ; good luck

⤜ Birds of Paradise ; joyfulness & magnificence

⤜ Black-Eyed Susan ; justice

⤜ Black Rose ; vengeance

⤜ Blanket Flower ; modesty

⤜ Blue Rose ; mystery & intrigue

⤜ Bluestar ; strength & determination & endurance

⤜ Calla Lily ; beauty & magnificence

⤜ Carnation ; pride & beauty

⤜ Chamomile ; patience & wealth

⤜ Chrysanthemum ; fidelity & optimism

⤜ Cosmo ; order & harmony

⤜ Daffodil ; chivalry

⤜ Dahlia ; dignity / warning

⤜ Daisy ; innocence

⤜ Delphinium ; lightness & fun & levity

⤜ Edelweiss ; courage & devotion

⤜ Forget-Me-Not ; good memories

⤜ Freesia ; innocence & friendship

⤜ Gardenia ; purity & sweetness

⤜ Gerbera ; cheerfulness

⤜ Gladiolus ; strength of character

⤜ Goldenrod ; encouragement

⤜ Heather ; admiration & solitude

⤜ Hollyhock ; ambition

⤜ Honeysuckle ; devotion

⤜ Hyacinth ; playfulness

⤜ Hydrangea ; heartfelt

⤜ Hyssop ; cleanliness & sacrifice

⤜ Iris ; compliments & eloquence

⤜ Larkspur ; levity & lightness

⤜ Lavender ; devotion & relaxation

⤜ Lavender Rose ; enchantment

⤜ Lilac ; youthful innocence

⤜ Lily of the Valley ; sweetness

⤜ Lotus ; rebirth

⤜ Magnolia ; love of nature

⤜ Marigold ; mourning

⤜ Morning Glory ; affection & mortality

⤜ Myrtle ; good luck

⤜ Nasturtium ; patriotism & conquest

⤜ Orchid ; exotic beauty

⤜ Pansy ; love & adoration

⤜ Peony ; bashful / happy marriage

⤜ Pink Carnation ; motherly love

⤜ Pink Rose ; gratitude & appreciation

⤜ Poppy ; sleep & peace & death

⤜ Purple Carnation ; capriciousness

⤜ Purple Crocus ; success & pride & dignity

⤜ Purple Rose ; love at first sight

⤜ Queen Anne’s Lace ; complexity & delicateness

⤜ Ranunculus ; radiance

⤜ Red Carnation ; love & pride & adoration

⤜ Red Chrysanthemum ; love

⤜ Red Rose ; love & romance

⤜ Rosemary ; remembrance

⤜ Scotch Broom ; strength & abundance

⤜ Snapdragon ; strength & graciousness

⤜ Statice ; sympathy & success

⤜ Stock ; happy life & lasting beauty

⤜ Striped Carnation ; refusal

⤜ Sunflower ; pure thoughts

⤜ Sweet Pea ; delicate pleasure & bliss

⤜ Tansy ; declaration of war

⤜ Tiger Lily ; wealth & pride

⤜ Tulip ; declaration of love

⤜ Valerian ; readiness

⤜ Violet ; loyalty & devotion

⤜ White Carnation ; innocence & pure love

⤜ White Chrysanthemum ; loyal love & truth

⤜ White Rose ; innocence & purity

⤜ Yarrow ; love & healing

⤜ Yellow Carnation ; rejection & disappointment

⤜ Yellow Chrysanthemum ; slighted love

⤜ Yellow Rose ; joy & friendship

⤜ Zinnia ; thoughts of absent friend / lasting adoration

[themirroredmoon]

Colors & Their Magickal Associations

Be it a satchel with herbs and crystals or candles for a simple spell, color has meaning and aid in our spell work. Here are basic colors and some of their meanings, along with some herbs/flowers/plants/etc associated with those properties. ♡ Black - Banishing: Cayenne, Clove, Dragon’s Blood, Feverfew, Garlic, Hot Pepper, Mugwort, Rosemary, Wormwood. - Binding: Dill, Hydrangea, Ivy, Knotweed, Licorice Root, Morning Glory.  - Protection: Anise, Angelica, Bay, Basil, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cumin, Fennel, Leek, Pennyroyal, Rice. ♡ Blue - Healing: Allspice, Bay, Cedar, Cypress, Juniper, Mugwort, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Saffron, Thyme. - Peace: Gardenia, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mint. - Sleep: Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Lettuce, Rosemary, Thyme. ♡ Brown - Healing Animals: Allspice, Bay, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clover, Lime, Mugwort, Thyme. - Home Protection: Anise, Basil, Bay, Caraway, Cedar, Clove, Cotton, Cumin, Fennel, Garlic, Ivy, Lavender, Leek, Marigold, Mint, Mugwort, Oak, Parsley, Rose, Rosemary, Sage. ♡ Green - Beauty: Aloe, Avacado, Basil, Catnip, Chamomile, Lavender, Mint, Thyme, Tumeric. - Luck: Allspice, Comfrey, Heather, Nutmeg, Oak, Orange, Rose. - Money: Allspice, Basil, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Jasmine, Orange, Pecan, Sesame, Spearmint. ♡ Orange - Legal Matters: Buckthorn, Calendula, Hickory, Marigold, Skunk Cabbage. - Success: Bay, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Marjoram, Rosemary, Safforn, St. John’s Wort ♡ Pink - Romantic Love: Basil, Catnip, Clove, Clover, Coriander, Damiana, Gardenia, Ginger, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Rose, Thyme, Vanilla. - Friendship: Bamboo, Gardenia, Lemon, Rosemary, Sweetpea. ♡ Purple - Healing: Allspice, Bay, Cedar, Cypress, Juniper, Mugwort, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Saffron, Thyme. - Power: Acorn, Black Haw, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, Ginger, Rowan, St. John’s Wort, Sunflower. - Travel: Comfrey, Dill, Fennel, Lucky Hand, Mint, Parsley. ♡ Red - Courage: Basil, Black Cohosh, Chives, Horseradish, Nettle, Pepper, Sweatpea, Thyme, Yarrow. - Lust: Avacado, Caraway, Cardamon, Celery, Cinnamon, Daisy, Garlic, Ginseng, Lemongrass, Licorice, Mint, Nettle, Pear, Periwinkle, Rosemary, Saffron, Vanilla, Violet. - Power: Acorn, Black Haw, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, Ginger, Rowan, St. John’s Wort, Sunflower. - Sex/Sexual Potency: Banana, Bean, Black Cohosh, Caper, Dragon’s Blood, Fig, Grape, Hawthorn, Hazel, Mandrake, Oak, Peach, Poppy, Walnut, Wheat. - Strength: Bay, Carnation, Mugwort, Mulberry, Pennyroyal, Saffron, St. John’s Wort, Sweetpea, Thistle. ♡ White - Joy/Happiness: Catnip, Lavender, Marjoram, Saffron. - Peace: Gardenia, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mint. - Protection: Anise, Angelica, Bay, Basil, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cumin, Fennel, Leek, Pennyroyal, Rice. - Purification: Anise, Bay, Cedar, Coconut, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lavender, Lemon, Parsley, Thyme, Tumeric. ♡ Yellow - Divination: Camphor, Cherry, Dandelion, Fig, Goldenrod, Hibiscus, Lettuce, Meadowsweet, Orange, Pansy, Pomegranate, Rose, St. John’s Wort, Willow. - Joy/Happiness: Catnip, Cinnamon, Feverfew, Hawthorn, High John the Conqueror, Hyacinth, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mint, Safforn, St. John’s Wort. - Mental/Psychic Powers: Acacia, Bay, Caraway, Cherry, Citron, Dandelion, Flax, Grape, Mugwort, Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Rowan, Rue, Spearmint, Star Anise, Thyme, Wormwood, Yarrow.