The flora of earth is loaded with history and meanings throughout cultures and mythology worldwide. Even though some origins are lost, I gathered up four springtime flowers and looked for genres and books that use that symbolism to portray feelings or connections to their past.

The Towering Iris

Named for the rainbow Greek goddess who shepherded souls to the afterlife, the Iris is colorful and often used for special events such as funerals and weddings. A quick Google search shows lots of symbolism such as hope, peace, trust, and valor. All things really related to its corresponding life events.

Aside from its use as a[n author] name, Iris can be found most in mystery/death and romance books.

The Cheery Daffodil

Whenever I see bunches of daffodils push into the Spring sky, I think of two movies: Hook with Robin Williams when one smells the paint on his tux dickie front, and Alice in Wonderland in the Garden.

They are often white or yellow, and their symbolism correlates as rebirth and new beginnings. The book Where Daffodils Bloom offer a romantic and cheerful expectation of the return of a loved one from war.

The Stunning Poppy

Often portrayed in Asian reference, the poppy is a wild and often misunderstood flower with deep and significant meanings. In the medical world, it is used for sleep, and likewise its symbolism relates to its physical use. Sleep, regeneration, and eternal life have all be portrayed with poppies. They were also popular in Ireland, especially after wars when someone could pay and then hand them out to veterans as a sort of

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