Lungwort - Flower Names

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Lungwort

/ˈlʌŋwɜːrt/

🔥

Rare

Meaning

Plant believed to treat lung ailments

Represents healing, resilience, and the historical link between nature and medicine. Its use reflects ancient beliefs in the power of plants to cure based on appearance.

Symbolism

Symbolizes protection, restoration, and the interconnectedness of body and nature. Often associated with traditional wisdom and holistic wellness.

Etymology: From Middle English 'lungewurte', combining 'lung' (referring to lungs) and 'wort' (an old term for plant or herb), named because its spotted leaves resemble diseased lung tissue, following the doctrine of signatures.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

european

Cultural Background

Originating in European herbalism, lungwort has been historically used in folk medicine and named fo

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