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P is for Poppy. Apart from the plant’s infamous analgesic and narcotic properties, it also symbolises remembrance, sleep, and peace. The Botanical Alphabet is inspired by old scientific botanical illustrations and categories of olden day Explorers and Naturists. Paired with modern outlined sans serif letters and bold colour blocks, it has a much more contemporary…
Q is for Quince. The quince fruit is a striking yellow colour colour and while some species can be eaten raw most require some form of cooking. It is incredibly versatile and can be turned into jelly, drinks and even “quince cheese” which is not cheese at all but a hard paste in loaf shape…
R is for Rose. In the Victorian times and the language of flowers called Floriagraphy, Roses had many different meanings: Red: I love you Yellow: Friendship, Joy White: Innocence, Charm Pale Pink: Grace Dark Crimson: Mourning Dark Pink: Thankfulness …and many, many more! The Botanical Alphabet is inspired by old scientific botanical illustrations and categories…
S is for Sage. Sage has had an epic list of miraculous attributes and and properties assigned to it over the history of humankind. From being able to ward off evil in the Middle Ages, to increasing women’s fertility, frequently used in rituals. For the Roman’s it was a holy herb. Later it was widely…
T is for Tulip. Synonymous with Dutch tulip fields and windmills, tulip cultivation started in Persia in the 10th century. Tulip petals are edible while the bulbs are not recommended and very possibly toxic to some level. In Victorian floriography the meaning of tulips depends on colour. White: I am worthy of you Red: declaration…
U is for Uva Ursi. Uva Ursi literally means grape of the bear, as the fruit is commonly eaten by…you guessed it – bears! Native Americans called the plant Kinnikinnick meaning smoking mixture because mixed with other bits and bobs was used to smoke in pipes. The plant was also used in traditional medicine. The…
V is for Violet. Violets are of the plant genus Viola. Featured here is the one more exotic Parma Violet synonymous with the signature scent and flavour of sweets, which for many are a love it or hate it product. The Botanical Alphabet is inspired by old scientific botanical illustrations and categories of olden day…
W is for Waterlily. All ancient cultures have associated water lilies with gods and spirituality – symbolising purity, joy, pleasure, rebirth, wellness, peace and more. The Botanical Alphabet is inspired by old scientific botanical illustrations and categories of olden day Explorers and Naturists. Paired with modern outlined sans serif letters and bold colour blocks, it…
X is for Xerochrysum Bracteatum Commonly known as strawflower native to Australia. The name strawflower also stuck because it became most popular in dried flower arrangements, with an overall golden, straw like appearance when dried. The flower is symbolic for agreements. The Botanical Alphabet is inspired by old scientific botanical illustrations and categories of olden…
Y is for Yucca. The flower of the Yucca is the state flower of New Mexico. The plant is native to South America and symbolises transmutation, protection, and purification. The Botanical Alphabet is inspired by old scientific botanical illustrations and categories of olden day Explorers and Naturists. Paired with modern outlined sans serif letters and…
Z is for Zebra Plant. The characteristically stripey leaves give it its name but really its called Aphelandra squarrosa. That’s not a name for a fun plant though…. The Botanical Alphabet is inspired by old scientific botanical illustrations and categories of olden day Explorers and Naturists. Paired with modern outlined sans serif letters and bold…