Orange Gladiolus
The gladiolus is a true seasonal flower only blooming in summer.
Gladiolus originated in South Africa, where they were eaten and used as medicine (modern...
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The gladiolus is a true seasonal flower only blooming in summer.
Gladiolus originated in South Africa, where they were eaten and used as medicine (modern day gladioli are no longer edible).
The gladiolus has a heroic meaning. The name is derived from the Latin word 'Gladius', which stands for sword (which fits perfectly with the appearance of the flower). The flower stands for strength, victory and pride. This meaning goes all the way back to Roman times, because the gladiators literally fought for death or the gladiolus (when they were victorious, they were overloaded by gladiolus).
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Gladiolus originated in South Africa, where they were eaten and used as medicine (modern day gladioli are no longer edible).
The gladiolus has a heroic meaning. The name is derived from the Latin word 'Gladius', which stands for sword (which fits perfectly with the appearance of the flower). The flower stands for strength, victory and pride. This meaning goes all the way back to Roman times, because the gladiators literally fought for death or the gladiolus (when they were victorious, they were overloaded by gladiolus).
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