Lavatera - Flower Names

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Lavatera

/lævəˈtɛrə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Mallow flower, specifically referring to plants in the genus Lavatera

Represents gentleness, resilience, and quiet beauty, often symbolizing grace in simplicity and connection to nature's cycles.

Symbolism

Embodies nurturing energy, modesty, and natural elegance; often linked to healing, protection, and the fleeting yet enduring beauty of wildflowers.

Etymology: Named after the Lavater family, particularly Johann Jakob Lavater, an 18th-century Swiss poet and physiognomist; derived from Latin roots, though the name itself was coined as a taxonomic genus in botanical nomenclature.

Style & Origin

nature inspired

bohemian

Cultural Background

The name originates from Latin and is associated with European botany, named after the Swiss Lavater

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