Flowers Meanings from M to Q
Alphabet M/N/O/P/Q
Wedding Bouquets
Initial: M
Magnolia: Nobility; Sweetness; Beauty; Love of nature; Benevolence; Magnificence.
Magnolia (swamp): Perseverance.
Maize: Riches.
Mallow: Mildness; Gentleness.
Mandrake: I wound to soothe.
Maple: Constraint; Reserve; Retirement.
Marigold: Desire for riches; Cruelty in love; Despair; Grief; Jealousy; Despondency.
Marjoram: Blushes; Innocence.
Marjoram (sweet): Joy and happiness.
Marsh Mallow: Beneficence in consent.
Marvel of Peru: Timidity.
Mayflowers: You only do I love.
Meadow saffron: My best days are past.
Meadowsweet: Uselessness.
Melissa (Balm): Pleasantry; Fun; Sympathy.
Mignonette: I live for thee; your qualities surpass your charms.
Milford: War.
Milk vetch: Your presence softens my pain; Comfort.
Mimosa: Fastidious; Exquisite; Perception.
Mint: Protection from illness; Strength; Warmth of feeling; Virility; Virtue; Purity.
Mistletoe: Affection; I surmount difficulties; I want to be kissed; sacred plant of India.
Mock Orange: Counterfeit; Recollection.
Monkshood: Beware; Danger is near; Deadly foe is near; Gallantry; Chivalry.
Moonflower: I only dream of love.
Morning Glory: Departure; Affection; Insincerity.
Moss: Charity; Patience; Maternal Love; Pray wait.
Moss Rose: Confession of Love.
Motherwort: Concealed love.
Mourning Bride: Unfortunate to attachments; I have lost all.
Mulberry (black): Sadness; I shall not survive you.
Mulberry (white): Wisdom.
Mullein: Take courage.
Musk: Be bolder; Vulnerability.
Mustard: I’m hurt; I’m smart.
Myrtle: Hebrew Emblem of Marriage; Love in absence.
Myrtle (wax): Instruction; Discipline.
Flowers Meanings Initial: N
Narcissus: Vanity; Formality; Egotism; Stay as Sweet as You Are.
Nasturtium: Maternal love; Victory in Battle; Patriotism; Conquest; Affectation.
Nettle: You are spiteful; Slander; Cruelty.
Nightshade: Falsehood; Your thoughts are dark; Verity.
Nuts: Stupidity.
Initial: O
Oak: Hospitality.
Oak Leaf: Courage; I will endure.
Oats: The witching soul of music.
Oleander: Beware; Caution; Heed.
Olive Branch: Peace.
Orange: Generosity.
Orange Blossom: Brings wisdom; Fertility; Chastity; Innocence; Eternal Love.
Orange Mock: Deceit
Orchid: Delicate Beauty; Love; Reflections; Chinese symbol for many children.
Orchid (cattleya): Mature Charm.
Orchid (wild): You flatter me; you are a belle.
Oxeye: Be patient.
Initial: P
Palm leaves: Victory and success.
Pansy: Loving Thoughts; Modesty; Think of me; Reflections.
Parsley: Festivity; Entertaining; Feasting; Useful knowledge; Gaiety.
Passion flower: Passion; Faith; Trust in God; Belief; Holy love.
Pea (everlasting): Lasting Pleasure; Appoint a meeting.
Peach: Longevity.
Peach Blossom: I am your captive.
Pear Blossom: Not altogether lovely; Tenderness.
Pear: Affection.
Pelargonium: Fervor.
Pennyroyal: You had better go.
Peony: Anger; Coyness; Contrition; Shame; Indignation; Bashfulness; Aphrodisiac.
Pepper flower: Satirical thoughts.
Peppermint: Warm Feelings.
Periwinkle: Never forget; Memory; Pleasing remembrances.
Periwinkle (blue): Early friendship.
Periwinkle (white): Pleasure of memory; Harmony; Fond Reminiscences.
Persimmon Blossom: I shall surprise you by and by; bury me amid nature’s beauties.
Petunia: Your presence soothes me; Don’t Lose Hope; Anger; I am furious!
Pheasant’s eye: I cannot forget you.
Phlox: Friendship; Unanimity; Assent.
Phlox (star shaped): Trying to please you; Affability; Agreements.
Pimpernel: Assignation; Change.
Pine: Hope; Pity; Compassion.
Pink: Fragrance; Household love; Boldness; I am at home.
Pink (China): My heart aches.
Pink (double red): Daring; Ardent love.
Pink (Indian): Always lovely.
Pink (mountain): Desiring; Aspiration.
Pink (variegated): Rejection; Refusal.
Pink (white): Talent; Fascination.
Plum Blossom: Fidelity; keep your promises.
Polyanthus: Purse proud.
Pomegranate Blossom: Mature elegance; Grace; Perfection.
Poppy: Consolation; Pleasure; Wealth; Forgetfulness; Success.
Poppy (Oriental): Quiet.
Poppy (red): Pleasure; Consolation; Solace.
Poppy (scarlet): Profligacy; Fantastic extravagance.
Poppy (variegated): Flirtation.
Poppy (Opium or white): My antidote; Sleep; Forgetfulness; Indecision.
Poppy (yellow): Success; Wealth.
Prickly Pear – Satire
Pride of China: Dissension.
Primrose: Believe me; Youth; Bashfulness; Inconstancy.
Primrose (evening): Sweet memories; Inconstancy; Early youth.
Primrose (red): Neglected merit.
Prince’s Feather: I blush for you.
Privet: Prohibition.
Initial: Q
Queen Anne’s lace: Delicate femininity; steadfast love.
Queen of the Meadow: Uselessness.
Quince Blossom: Temptation; Provocation.
