Sorbus - Flower Names

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Sorbus

/ˈsɔːrbəs/

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Rare

Meaning

Mountain ash or rowan tree

Symbolizes resilience, protection, and connection to nature. Historically associated with warding off evil and enduring harsh conditions.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, grounding, and natural harmony. Often linked to endurance and spiritual safeguarding in folklore.

Etymology: From Latin 'sorbus', the name for the service tree or mountain ash. It derives from ancient European languages and was adopted into botanical Latin to classify trees in the Rosaceae family.

Style & Origin

nature inspired

unique

latin

Cultural Background

Sorbus is rooted in Latin botanical nomenclature and used in Western horticultural traditions. It re

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