Silphium - Flower Names

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Silphium

/sɪlˈfiːəm/

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Rare

Meaning

Refers to a real genus of North American plants in the sunflower family, commonly known as rosinweed or compass plant

Symbolizes resilience, healing, and lost knowledge; historically linked to contraception and sustenance in ancient Greece

Symbolism

Embodies endurance, natural harmony, and the fragility of ecological treasures. It also represents mystery due to the extinction of the original silphium plant revered by the Romans

Etymology: From Latin 'silphium', derived from Ancient Greek 'σίλφιον' (sílphion), the name for a legendary plant from Cyrene used in medicine and seasoning; exact botanical identity remains debated

Style & Origin

nature inspired

unique

latin

Cultural Background

The name originates from the ancient Greek world, associated with a now-extinct plant prized in anti

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