Asphodeline - Flower Names

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Asphodeline

/ˌæsfəˈdiːlaɪn/

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Rare

Meaning

Related to the asphodel flower, a type of liliaceous plant

Symbolizes resilience and quiet beauty in harsh environments, often linked to remembrance and the afterlife in mythological contexts.

Symbolism

Embodies purity, mourning, and eternal life; historically connected to the underworld in Greek mythology, where asphodel fields were said to house the souls of the dead.

Etymology: From the genus 'Asphodelus' in Latin and Greek (asphodelos), meaning 'lily-like plant', combined with the feminine suffix '-ine'. The name refers to the flowering plant genus Asphodeline, part of the Asphodelaceae family.

Style & Origin

elegant

sophisticated

latin

Cultural Background

Derived from classical botany and rooted in Mediterranean plant nomenclature. It carries an ancient,

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