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**Plant Symbolism** | **Plant Symbolism** | ||
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+ | - Cherry Blossom Flower Symbolism: The flower symbolism associated with the cherry blossom is education. In China, the cherry blossom is also a symbol of feminine beauty. It also represents the feminine principle and love. In Japan, cherry blossoms symbolize the transience of life because of their short blooming times. Falling blossoms are metaphors for fallen warriors who died bravely in battle. This connotation links them with the samarai. | ||
Recommended Books | Recommended Books | ||
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Japanese Celebrations: | Japanese Celebrations: | ||
Cherry Blossoms: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design | Cherry Blossoms: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design | ||
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+ | - Dandelion Flower Symbolism: The flower symbolism associated with the dandelion is love me, affection returned, desire, sympathy, faithfulness, | ||
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+ | For more information about wildflowers, | ||
+ | A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: Eastern and central North America | ||
+ | Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants | ||
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+ | -Clover: | ||