Allium - Flower Names

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Allium

/ˈæliəm/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Garlic or onion plant

Represents resilience, layered complexity, and quiet strength found in nature. Its bulb structure symbolizes hidden depth and potential.

Symbolism

Embodies unity, protection, and purification. Often associated with healing, clarity, and the idea of unfolding beauty through layers.

Etymology: From the Latin word 'allium', meaning garlic, used scientifically to denote the genus of flowering onions. The origin is pre-Roman, possibly from an ancient Mediterranean root related to pungent plants.

Style & Origin

sophisticated

nature inspired

latin

Cultural Background

Derived from Latin and used in botanical nomenclature, Allium is globally recognized in horticultura

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