Gelsemium - Flower Names

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Gelsemium

/dʒɛlˈsiːmiəm/

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Uncommon

Meaning

The name refers to the genus of flowering plants commonly known as jasmine or yellow jessamine.

Symbolizes delicate beauty, resilience, and the duality of nature—its flowers are beautiful but the plant is highly toxic, representing hidden danger beneath allure.

Symbolism

Embodies elegance, mystery, and caution; often associated with grace under pressure and the idea that not everything beautiful is safe.

Etymology: Derived from the Greek 'gelsēminon', which referred to a type of jasmine-like plant; later adopted into Neo-Latin by botanists including Antoine Laurent de Jussieu in the 18th century.

Style & Origin

elegant
nature inspired
latin

Cultural Background

Primarily used in botanical contexts, Gelsemium originates from modern Latin nomenclature in plant t

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