Pimpernel - Flower Names

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Pimpernel

/ˈpɪmpərnɛl/

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Rare

Meaning

A small red or orange wildflower (Anagallis arvensis)

Symbolizes hidden identity, resilience, and quiet courage, inspired by the fictional hero The Scarlet Pimpernel who saved lives during the French Revolution.

Symbolism

Embodies discretion, bravery, and the beauty of modesty; the flower's tendency to close before storms symbolizes sensitivity to change and protection.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'pimprenelle', from Old French 'pimprenelle', ultimately from Latin 'pimpinella', a diminutive form possibly related to 'pimplo' meaning 'to swell', though the exact root is uncertain.

Style & Origin

literary

nature inspired

english

Cultural Background

Originating from the common name of a small flowering plant in the Primulaceae family, Pimpernel is

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