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	The Anthurium flower symbolyzes love and friendship because of its shape similar to a heart.
	Mythology links the Carnation flower to Diana, the hunting Goddess. The legends says that a young pastor fell madly in love with Diana who seduced him and then abandoned him. The young man died for this passion, but the tears that fell to the ground gave life to Carnations. In the Chrisitan tradition, instead, when Mary cries at Jesus' feet, her tears give life to Carnations. The flower has also been used to cure fever and give comfort to suffering due to love. The meaning of the Carnation varies, according to its color. Red carnations indicate passionate, impetuous love; white carnations indicate fidelity, and yellow carnations indicate resentment.
	Originally, the Carnation flower come from South Africa. For centuries, its beauty, smell, and color have been ignored. Because the Carnation flower basically has no history, its symbol is that of mystery and fascination for the unknown.
	The name Gerbera was given to the plant by the Naturalist Gerber and it was introduced to Italy only a century ago. Although it seems very similar to Daisies, Gerberas are in reality different. Also for this flower, its meaning depends on the color: the pink Gerbera symbolizes love and youth; the red Gerbera symbolizes passionate love and victory; the yellow Gerbera indicates glory, and the orange Gerbera indicates cheerfulness and satisfaction.
	The Gypsophila presents itself as a short ensemble of green leaves thin and long. On its branches appear small white flowers, which can rarely be found pink. It starts to bloom in the Spring, sometimes in the Summer, and goes all year long. The translation literally means chalk lover because of the type of soil it grows in, which is calcareous.
	Originally, the Lily flower comes from the Balkan Island. According to a tradition, originally, the Lily was a candid, white flower. Saint Joseph was always represented with a cane the would flourish white Lilies. Mythology says that the first Lily was created from a drop of milk coming from Giunone's breast when she was milking Hercules. The Lily symbolizes purity and chastity.
	The Orchid flower is different for its shape, the extremely delicate fragrance, and the velvety petals. The Orchid attracts many insects. The Orchid is symbol of sophistication, sensuality, and elegance.
	Queen of all flowers, the rose has many different meanings, according to its color. The red Rose indicates love and passion; The yellow Rose indicates jealousy and infidelity; The white Rose indicates chastity and purity; More in general, however, the rose indicates fascination and kindness.

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