For centuries, people have turned to flowers not only to beautify their homes or gardens but to express feelings too profound—or too risky—to speak aloud. This silent form of communication is known as the language of flowers, or floriography, and it has a fascinating history rooted in both emotion and social custom. The origins of floriography trace back to ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, who attached symbolic meanings to certain flowers and plants.
