Castilleja - Flower Names

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Castilleja

/kæstɪˈleɪhə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Named after the Spanish botanist Domingo Castillejo

Represents the honoring of scientific contribution and the interplay between human discovery and the natural world.

Symbolism

Embodies vibrant beauty, resilience in rugged environments, and the connection between science and nature. Often associated with wildness, color, and ecological harmony.

Etymology: The genus name 'Castilleja' was given by Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in honor of 18th-century Spanish botanist Domingo Castillejo, whose work contributed to the study of Mediterranean flora. The suffix '-eja' is typical of Spanish surnames and Latinized scientific names.

Style & Origin

nature inspired

unique

Cultural Background

Named after Spanish botanist Domingo Castillejo, this name carries strong ties to botanical nomencla

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