Davidia - Flower Names

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Davidia

/dəˈvɪdiə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Named after Father Armand David

Represents discovery, connection between cultures, and the beauty found in nature's rarity. It symbolizes the meeting of science and spirituality in natural observation.

Symbolism

Embodies wonder, uniqueness, and the delicate balance of nature. The flower, often called the 'dove tree,' symbolizes peace, purity, and hope due to its white bracts resembling doves in flight.

Etymology: Derived from the Latinized form of 'David,' honoring Father Armand David (Père David), a zoologist and missionary who discovered the tree in China in the 1860s. The full botanical name is Davidia involucrata, with 'involucrata' referring to the showy bracts surrounding its flowers.

Style & Origin

elegant

sophisticated

Cultural Background

Named after the 19th-century French missionary and naturalist Father Armand David, Davidia honors cr

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