Clintonia - Flower Names

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Clintonia

/klɪnˈtoʊniə/

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Rare

Meaning

Named after DeWitt Clinton; no direct literal meaning as a personal name

Represents a connection between human legacy and the natural world, symbolizing how individuals can leave enduring marks through science and nature

Symbolism

Embodies reverence for knowledge, conservation, and the quiet dignity of woodland ecosystems where it grows

Etymology: Genus name established in the early 1800s by botanist Constantine Samuel Rafinesque to honor DeWitt Clinton, combining his surname with the Latin feminine suffix '-ia'

Style & Origin

nature inspired

unique

Cultural Background

Named in honor of DeWitt Clinton, an early 19th-century American statesman, the name Clintonia refle

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