Passiflora - Flower Names

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Passiflora

/pæsɪˈflɔːrə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Passion flower

Represents spiritual passion, divine love, and the suffering of Christ, rooted in Christian symbolism linked to the Passion.

Symbolism

Embodies mystery, spirituality, and natural elegance; often associated with enlightenment, protection, and the interconnectedness of life.

Etymology: From Latin 'passio' meaning 'suffering' and 'flos' meaning 'flower', named by Christian missionaries who saw symbolic parallels between the flower's structure and the instruments of Christ's crucifixion.

Style & Origin

elegant
sophisticated
latin

Cultural Background

Originating from Latin scientific nomenclature, Passiflora is globally recognized in horticulture an

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