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Plant (not twee) names

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lozengeoflove · 24/10/2015 19:09

The list so far:
Hazel
Iris
Violet
Fern
To go with sister Ivy.

Any suggestions?

Apologies for the brevity. Typing in between vomiting and watching Strictly.

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zipzap · 25/10/2015 10:56

I like Hester which is apparently another name for Myrtle (I know one of those - but an old one, nice name but I suspect a no go for any Harry Potter readers).

I also like Coco which is sort of plant related...

scatterthenuns · 25/10/2015 10:48

I think it doesn't matter which one you choose, two plant names is twee.

Hufflepuffin · 25/10/2015 10:26

Saffron?

stoppingbywoods · 25/10/2015 09:39

Campion

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lozengeoflove · 25/10/2015 09:03

WhyCantI I've known a Lettice, but haven't come across a Lettuce. I think perhaps nothing edible.

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lozengeoflove · 25/10/2015 09:02

I quite like Cecily but think Cicely will get confused with it a lot.
Clementine - no way, the sight of them makes me vomit.

Lots of gorgeous plants mentioned but none name worthy for me sorry. Want something pronounceable and spell-able by a child and adults alike.

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AuntGertrude · 25/10/2015 07:23

Lavender
Cicely (sweet cicely is a herb, I think)

missmargot · 25/10/2015 06:19

How about:

Camellia
Tansy
Calla
Flora
Ianthe
Zinnia

doceodocere · 25/10/2015 05:39

I like the previous suggestion of Sorrel.

Rowan is great for either a girl or a boy.

Gentian
Aubretia
Tamarisk
Amaryllis

Maplessglobe · 25/10/2015 05:14

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Marcipex · 25/10/2015 00:31

Tansy
Clover
Amaryllis
Cressida (sorry)

SanityClause · 24/10/2015 23:04

Sorry, Iris is on your own list. Blush

JanuaryJuniper · 24/10/2015 23:02

Juniper
Amaryllis

SanityClause · 24/10/2015 22:47

Iris

SanityClause · 24/10/2015 22:43

Belladonna?

Sorry, I'll be serious.

Clementine
Lavender

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 24/10/2015 22:34

Celandine
Nasturtium
Rose
Saffron
Lettuce (apparently, it's a real name)
Letitia (along the lines of lettuce)
Apple (see Paltrow)
Eirlys (welsh for snowdrop)
Ffion (welsh for another plant, but I don't remember which)
Pansy
Tansy

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lozengeoflove · 24/10/2015 20:29

Hippy that's lovely.
Simon I really love Zinnia.

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Minnie577 · 24/10/2015 20:27

Edera is Italian for ivy. Edie nn?

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lozengeoflove · 24/10/2015 20:25

Some gorgeous names here. DP and I seem to disagree on most of them.
I must humour him this time as I chose Ivy Wink

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ENtertainmentAppreciated · 24/10/2015 20:19

Marguerite

Angelica

Fleur

TattieHowkerz · 24/10/2015 20:11

Saffron

NorbertDentressangle · 24/10/2015 20:10
Grin
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lozengeoflove · 24/10/2015 19:55

That's what I was thinking Norbert Grin

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Helenluvsrob · 24/10/2015 19:55

Juniper

BikeRunSki · 24/10/2015 19:54

Lilac

I know a few girl Rowans and a few boy Rowans.

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