Libertia - Flower Names

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Libertia

/lɪˈbɜːrʃə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Named after the 19th-century Baltic-German botanist Karl Sigismund von Eschscholtz, honoring liberty and scientific exploration

Represents intellectual freedom, discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge through nature

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, purity, and the quiet strength found in alpine and native plant species; often associated with independence and clarity

Etymology: Derived from the genus name 'Libertia', which was coined in honor of Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn's mentor, but later linked to themes of liberty due to phonetic association; botanically part of the Iridaceae family, native to New Zealand and South America

Style & Origin

nature inspired

unique

Cultural Background

Originating from botanical nomenclature, Libertia is used primarily in scientific and horticultural

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