Gilia - Flower Names

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Gilia

/ˈdʒɪliə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Refers to a genus of flowering plants in the phlox family, commonly known as gilias or farewell-to-spring.

Represents renewal, resilience, and the quiet beauty of wildflowers blooming in arid environments.

Symbolism

Embodies grace in simplicity, natural harmony, and the fleeting yet vibrant cycle of life symbolized by spring-blooming flowers.

Etymology: Named in honor of Filippo Luigi Gilii, an 18th-century Italian priest and naturalist who studied botany and astronomy; the name 'Gilia' was adopted taxonomically to classify a group of colorful annuals native to North America.

Style & Origin

nature inspired

unique

Cultural Background

Named after the flowering plant genus Gilia, which originates from western North America; it carries

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