Sternbergia - Flower Names

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Sternbergia

/ˈstɜːrnˌbɜːrdʒiə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Yellow autumn crocus or winter daffodil

Represents resilience, hope, and quiet beauty emerging in colder seasons, symbolizing endurance and renewal during times of dormancy.

Symbolism

Embodies illumination, perseverance, and the quiet strength found in nature's cycles; often associated with light in darkness and unexpected joy.

Etymology: Named after Count Kaspar Maria von Sternberg, a Bohemian botanist and paleontologist, combining his surname 'Sternberg' (meaning 'star mountain' in German) with the Latin plant genus suffix '-ia'.

Style & Origin

elegant
sophisticated

Cultural Background

Originating from Latinized scientific nomenclature, Sternbergia is rooted in European botanical trad

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