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Meanings of Flowers and Trees, Part VI

Mushroom - Suspicion

Mustard Seed - Indifference

Myrrh - Gladness

Myrtle - Love

Narcissus - Egotism

Narcissus (poet's) - self esteem

Nasturtium - Patriotism

Nettle (stinging) - Slander

Nightshade - Witchcraft

Nightshade (woody) - Truth

Nosegay - Gallantry

Nutmeg - Expected meeting

Oak Leaves - Bravery

Oak tree - Hospitality

Oak tree (white) - Independence

Oats - Music

Oleander - Beware

Olive Branch - Peace

Orange tree - Generosity

Orange blossoms - Your purity equals your loveliness

Orchid - A beauty

Orchid (butterfly) - gaiety

Ox eye - Patience

Palm - Victory

Pansy - Thinking good thoughts of you

Parsley - Festivity; feasting; useful knowledge

Parsley (fool's) - Silliness

Passionflower - Belief; religious superstition; susceptibility

Pea (everlasting) - Lasting pleasure; an appointed meeting

Pea (sweet) - Lasting pleasure; departure

Peach - Your qualities, like your charms, are unequaled

Peach blossom - I am your captive

Pear blossom - I am your captive

Pear (prickly) - Satire

Pennyroyal - flee away

Peony - Bashfulness; shame

Peppermint - Warmth of feeling; cordiality

Periwinkle (blue) - Early friendship

Periwinkle (white) - Pleasant recollections

Persicaria - Restoration

Petunia - Don't despair

Phlox - Unanimity

Pimpernel - Assignation; change

Pine - Pity

Pine (spruce) - Hope in adversity

Pineapple - Welcome

Pink  - Boldness

Pink (Carnation) - Woman's love

Pink (double red) - Pure and ardent love

Pink (Indian double) - Always lovely

Pink (Indian single) - Aversion

Pink (single red)- Pure love

Pink (variegated) - Refusal

Pink (white) - Talent

Plane tree - Genius

Plum tree - Keep your promises

Plum tree (wild) - Independence

Polyanthus - Pride of riches

Polyanthus (crimson) - The heart's mystery

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