May Flowers: Floral Myths, Legends, and Facts

According to legend, roses were originally only white but turned red after Cupid poured wine over the flower

Roses are the most popular flower in the world with over 150 species and thousands of hybrids being cultivated globally. According to legend, roses were originally only white but turned red after Cupid mischievously poured wine over the flower.

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In Persian culture, tulips symbolize perfect love—with the red tulip representing a burning heart

In Persian culture, tulips symbolize perfect love—with the red tulip representing a lover’s burning heart.

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Daisies follow the sun’s movement during the day and close at night—because of this their name comes from “day’s eye”

Daisies are heliotropic, meaning they follow the sun’s movement during the day and close at night. Their name comes from “day’s eye” due to this behavior.

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In Norse mythology, daisies were associated with Freya, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility—symbolizing motherhood and new beginnings

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Lotus flowers can regulate their temperature like mammals—maintaining a stable internal heat to attract pollinators

Lotus flowers can regulate their temperature like mammals. They maintain a stable internal heat (around 86–95°F) to attract pollinators and protect their reproductive parts.

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In 17th-century Holland, tulips were once more valuable than gold

In 17th-century Holland, tulips were once more valuable than gold.

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Queen Anne’s Lace is a wild carrot

Queen Anne’s Lace is the wild ancestor of domesticated carrots. If you scratch its root, it smells like a carrot. According to legend, the tiny purple dot in the flower’s center is said to be a drop of Queen Anne’s blood from pricking her finger.