Tellima - Flower Names

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Tellima

/tɛˈlɪmə/

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Rare

Meaning

The name refers to the flowering plant commonly known as fringecup or mitrewort.

Represents quiet beauty, resilience in shaded environments, and subtle grace within natural ecosystems.

Symbolism

Embodies understated elegance, harmony with nature, and the quiet strength of woodland flora.

Etymology: From modern botanical Latin, Tellima grandiflora is the species name, possibly derived as an anagram or alteration of 'Mitella', another related genus, reflecting taxonomic wordplay among 19th-century botanists.

Style & Origin

nature inspired
unique

Cultural Background

Tellima is derived from scientific nomenclature in botany and has no traditional cultural use as a p

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