Rome during a specific ritual, the Romans tossed roses
into the conveyance in her honor. Later, the Christians
would honor the Virgin Mary with roses in much the
same way. Deities associated with this flower were
Aphrodite, Eros, and Venus. The rose has long been used
as a magickal herb for love and happiness in the home.
SNOWDROP This flower is a symbol of hope and renewal.
SUNFLOWER A plant sacred to the sun deities, Inca
priestesses wore gold replicas of this flower. Sunflower
seeds were used as offerings in Inca rituals. The
botanical name comes from that of the Greek sun god,
Helios. It symbolizes adoration.
SWEETPEA Although the botanical name comes form the
Greek word for "pea," this plant is poisonous if ingested.
This flower represents tenderness and lasting pleasure.
Tradition says that this good omen should be presented
at weddings to the married couple.
TULIP This flower is a native to Persia and was brought to
Europe in 1559 by a man who saw them in a walled
garden in Constantinople. The name comes from the
Turkish tulbent (turban). Red symbolizes a declaration of
love, while yellow means your love is hopeless. Other
sources say the tulip is a lucky charm bringing good luck
and fame.
VERVAIN, VERBENA Both an herb and a flower, vervain has
been held sacred by many cultures that considered it a
plant of enchantment and mystery. In Egypt, it was a
symbol of the tears of Isis. Greek priests carried it in
their robes and used it to cleanse the altars of Zeus.
Celtic Druids and ancient Persians believed that vervain