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Unusual flower names

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backgardengirl · 28/09/2010 22:29

Any thoughts on Lupin (ok strictly speaking it's a boy's name, but it's also a flower) or Zinnia (one of the twins in the Darling Buds of May)? Looking for something botanical that isn't 'flowery'. Any other suggestions?

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OldLadyKnowsNothing · 29/09/2010 16:01

Dittany. Grin

poppyknot · 29/09/2010 15:57

Sweet William!

'A flowery name' cf The Family from One End Street

anyabanya · 29/09/2010 15:36

Hebe is lovely... was on my list if we had a dd.

HerHonesty · 29/09/2010 15:00

everyone will no doubt laugh but i have a buttercup (middle name). but we love it. lupin sounds a bit like the disease lupus.

Pasiphae · 29/09/2010 14:17

Also...
Marigold, Petunia, Fushia, Dahlia, Ellebore, Amaranth, Artemisia, Clematis, Lobelia, Mapel, Perrywinkle, Marjoram, Mulberry, Orchid Olive, Verbena, Tamarind?

expectingno3 · 29/09/2010 14:05

Delphine, Hebe, Fern

Imarriedafrog · 29/09/2010 13:47

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MrsvWoolf · 29/09/2010 13:28

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telsa · 29/09/2010 13:09

Sorrel is a nice botanical name. Bit like Laurel, I guess - and apparently related to the name Burnett.

foreverastudent · 29/09/2010 12:17

Hyacinth
Peony
Lavender

abeautifulbutterfly · 29/09/2010 12:17

I used to love the name Bryony.
Erica also means Heather if you're looking for a stronger name.

mamaloco · 29/09/2010 12:15

Hortensia

CaptainNancy · 29/09/2010 12:12

Jacinta

smilingserenely · 29/09/2010 12:10

jonquil

DeborahDeborah · 29/09/2010 11:41

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Rockbird · 29/09/2010 11:39

Amarylis?

Not Lupin please, just makes me think of the Monty Python Dennis Moore sketch (lupins anyone?)

sedgiebaby · 29/09/2010 11:25

fleurette

Pasiphae · 29/09/2010 11:14

I love Zennia!
How about Celandine, Veronica, Eglantine, Myrtille, Amaryllis, Anthea, Linnea, Marguerite, Florimonde, Lavender, Asphodel, Sorrel, Jessamine, Calendula, Melantha, Angelique, Calanthe, Gentiane/Gentiana, Oleander, Verveine, Thisle, Mirabelle?

Bloodymary · 29/09/2010 09:32

Tansy is a beautiful name.

AngryPixie · 29/09/2010 09:27

Tansy made my shortlist.
Not Lupin though.

hatebeak · 29/09/2010 09:26

Caltha
Calla

QuickLookBusy · 29/09/2010 09:12

I know a Hebe. She is lovely!!

telsa · 29/09/2010 09:03

(Aloe) Vera
Marshmallow
Cicely
Azalea
Juniper
Myrtle

DuelingFanjo · 28/09/2010 23:35

Eirlys

DuelingFanjo · 28/09/2010 23:34

Blodeuwedd