This reference provides you with various flower names and gorgeous pictures to help expand your vocabulary. You will find sections covering the names of popular flowers like roses, orchids, and daisies. Also included are specific lists such as flowers for birthdays, funerals, and other events. Beautiful images accompany the flower names, making it easier to recognize and remember them.
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Flower Names
The following is a list of flowers, with some of the more popular types broken into bigger categories. This list gets fairly specific, which is great if you want to know specific flower names! The general types are the names of flowers that are most likely to be recognized and used in an average conversation.
Roses
Roses are some of the best-known flower names. There are many different types of roses, so these get their own category.
- English Roses
- Floribunda Roses
- Grandiflora Roses
- Tea Roses
- Miniature Roses
- Shrub Roses
- China Roses
- Damask Roses
- Noisette Roses
- Hybrid Tea Roses
- Polyantha Roses
Orchids
Orchids are dramatic flowers that usually overshadow the green parts of their plant. This makes them a flower that’s a little bit more likely than some to be given as a live plant.
- Moth Orchids
- Boat Orchids
- Cattleya Orchids
- Dancing Lady Orchids
- Slipper Orchids
- Chinese Ground Orchids
- Vanilla Orchids
- Nun’s Hood Orchids
- Tiger Orchids
- Calypso Orchids
- Bamboo Orchids
- Donkey Orchids
- Marsh Orchids
Daisies
Daisies are delicate-looking, fun little flowers. They’re often used in storybook illustrations of flowers.
- English Daisies
- African Daisies
- Black-eyed Susans (Also known as Gloriosa Daisies)
- Blue Marguerite Daisies
- Cape Daisies
- Gerbera Daisies
- Aster Daisies
- Desert Star Daisies
- Florist’s Daisies
- Livingstone Daisies
- Blue-eyed Daisies
Lilies
Lilies, like orchids, tend to be a little bit dramatic. They have bright or very contrasted colors, and they have strong, almost leaf-like petals.
- Madonna Lilies
- Stargazer Lilies
- Tiger Lilies
- Easter Lilies
- Orange Lilies
- Golden-rayed Lilies
- Martagon Lilies
- Wood Lilies
- Royal Lilies
- Leopard Lilies
- Humboldt’s Lilies
- David’s Lilies
Irises
Irises are often purple, but they can sometimes be yellows, oranges, or whites.
- Bearded Irises
- Siberian Irises
- Yellow Irises
- Wall Irises
- Netted Irises
- Algerian Irises
- Sweet Iris
- Blue Iris
- Japanese Iris
- Crested Iris
Tulips
Tulips tend to be different shades of reds, yellows, and oranges. They can sometimes be pink or white, too.
- Garden Tulips
- Parrot Tulips
- Lady Tulips
- Flax-leaved Tulips
- Candia Tulips
- Turkestan Tulips
- Red Cross Tulips
Food-Related Flowers Names
Some of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs we eat actually make some really pretty flowers. Some of these grow before the food grows, and some of them don’t grow unless you let the edible part keep growing past its harvesting prime.
- Plums
- Strawberries
- Onions
- Eggplants
- Apricots
- Leeks
- Lemons
- Potatoes
- Apples
- Olives
- Turnips
- Oranges
- Soybeans
- Peaches
- Pears
- Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Papayas
- Blackberries
Other Names of Flowers
While some of the following flowers share a category with each other, they aren’t as popular, obvious, or populated of categories as the ones above. These are still some of the more popular types of flowers, though. Again, there are far too many to list them all!
- Carnations
- Zinnias
- Butterfly Bushes
- Sunflowers
- Dianthus
- Calendulas
- Baby’s Breath
- Hydrangeas
- Disa
- Bee Balm
- Alliums
- Heliotrope
- Camellia Flowers
- Hawthorn
- Forget Me Nots
- Hollyhock
- Crocus
- Jacob’s Ladder
- Johnny Jump Ups
- Gardenias
- Flaming Katy
- Honeysuckle
- Asters
- Lavender
- Cuckoo Flowers
- Primrose
- Feverfew
- Azaleas
- Clover
- Alstroemeria
- Mountain Laurels
- Kangaroo Paws
- Chrysanthemums
- Gladiolas
- Heather
- Jasmine
- Helenium
- Goldenrod
- Dandelions
- Bluebonnets
- Hibiscus
- Flax Flower
- Elderberry
- Daffodils
- Crown Imperial
- Flowering Dogwood
- Anemone
- Daylily
- Eremurus
- Clematis
- Celosia Flowers
- Columbine
- Buttercups
- Begonias
- Daphnes
- Cornflower
- Delphiniums
- Dahlias
- Freesia
- Pansies
- Acacias
- Coneflower
- Chicory
- Snapdragons
- Bottlebrush
- Petunias
- Rhododendrons
- Mayflower
- Hyacinths
- Lewesia
- Ice Plants
- Catmint
- Geraniums
- Saint John’s Wort
- Moraea
- Ornamental Cherry
- Lemon Verbena
- Fan Flowers
- Cosmos
- Queen Anne’s Lace
- Monk’s Hood
- Cyclamen
- Poinsettia
- Snowdrops
- Sage
- Lotus
- Oldeander
- Foxglove
- Morning Glory
- Lunaria
- Magnolia
- Alyssum
- Periwinkle
- Mimosa
- Larkspur
- Lobelia
- Forsythia
- Love in the Mist
- Fuchsia
- Lilac
- Hellebore
- Amaryllis
- Marigolds
- Peonies
- Sweet Peas
Flower Names with Pictures
Flowers are beautiful, and some of their names are beautiful, too. Not all plants flower, and not all flowers are impressive, but there are so many different kinds of flowers that it would be impossible to name all of them. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t list as many of them as we can in this lesson!
Names of Popular Flowers
- Tulip
- Daffodil
- Poppy
- Sunflower
- Bluebell
- Rose
- Snowdrop
- Cherry blossom
- Orchid
- Iris
- Peony
- Chrysanthemum
- Geranium
- Lily
- Lotus
- Water lily
- Dandelion
- Hyacinth
- Daisy
- Crocus
Names of Flowers with Images
Tulip
Daffodil
Poppy
Sunflower
Bluebell
Rose
Snowdrop
Cherry blossom
Orchid
Iris
Peony
Chrysanthemum
Geranium
Lily
Lotus
Water lily
Dandelion
Hyacinth
Daisy
Crocus
List of Flowers (from A-Z)
Flowers are an essential part of our world, offering beauty, fragrance, and even sustenance to various creatures. This section will provide a list of flower names, organized alphabetically.
A
- Allium
- Anemone
- Artemisia
- Achillea Desert Eve Deep Rose
- African Daisy
- African Lily
- African Marigold
- African Violet
B
- Bee Balm (also known as monarda, bergamot, and Oswego tea)
- Begonia
- Bellflower
- Bluebell
- Buttercup
C
- Calceolaria (slipper flower)
- Calendula (pot marigold or English marigold)
- California Poppy
- Camellia
- Carnation
- Chrysanthemum
D
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Daffodil
- Delphinium
- Dianthus (Carnation)
E
- Echinacea (Coneflower)
- Edelweiss
- Eustoma (Lisianthus)
F
- Fleur-de-lis (Iris)
- Forget-me-not
- Foxglove
- Freesia
- Fuchsia
G
- Gardenia
- Geranium
- Gladiolus
- Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath)
H
- Heliotrope
- Hibiscus
- Hyacinth
- Hydrangea
I
- Impatiens
- Iris
- Ivy
J
- Jasmine
- Jonquil (Daffodil)
L
- Larkspur
- Lavender
- Lilac
- Lily
- Lily of the Valley
- Lobelia
- Lotus
M
- Magnolia
- Marigold
- Mimosa
- Morning Glory
- Myrtle
O
- Orchid
- Oxalis (Clover)
P
- Pansy
- Peony
- Petunia
- Phlox
- Plumeria
- Poppy
- Primrose
- Protea
R
- Ranunculus
- Rhododendron
- Rose
S
- Snowdrop
- Sunflower
- Sweet Pea
T
- Tulip
V
- Verbena
- Viola
- Violet
W
- Water Lily
- Wisteria
Z
- Zinnia
This is a brief list of flowers which includes some of the most common and popular varieties found across the globe. While the list is not exhaustive, it serves as a reference for those seeking to learn more about the diverse world of flowers.
List of Flowers for Events
Birthday Flowers List
Birthday flowers can communicate joy, friendship, love, or appreciation. Some popular options for birthday celebrations include:
- Roses: These classic flowers come in a variety of colors, with each color carrying a specific meaning. For instance, red roses signify love, while yellow roses represent friendship.
- Sunflowers: Symbolizing happiness, warmth, and cheerfulness, sunflowers are a perfect addition to a birthday bouquet.
- Lilies: Known for their striking appearance and pleasant fragrance, lilies can help make a birthday celebration even more memorable.
- Orchids: These exotic and graceful flowers stand for beauty, luxury, and strength, making them an appropriate choice for a sophisticated birthday event.
Funeral Flowers List
Funeral flowers are a means of conveying respect and mourning to the deceased and their family. Some common funeral flowers include:
- Lilies: Symbolizing the restored innocence of the soul, lilies are often used in funeral arrangements.
- Carnations: Available in various colors, carnations can bring comfort in times of sorrow. Red carnations represent admiration, while white carnations symbolize pure love and innocence.
- Chrysanthemums: In many cultures, chrysanthemums are viewed as a symbol of death and are often used for funerals.
- Roses: As with all occasions, roses are versatile flowers even in funeral arrangements. Red roses symbolize respect and love, while white roses signify innocence and purity.
Sympathy Flowers List
Sympathy flowers are meant to provide comfort and support to someone who is grieving or going through a difficult time. Some suitable sympathy flowers are:
- Orchids: Available in various colors, orchids generally represent eternal love and understanding, making them a suitable choice for expressing sympathy.
- Daisies: These simple and cheerful flowers can bring a sense of hope and optimism to the recipient.
- Hydrangeas: Symbolizing heartfelt sincerity, hydrangeas can be used to show genuine care for someone going through a tough time.
- Tulips: While red tulips symbolize love, white tulips represent forgiveness and purity, which can be comforting in times of sorrow.
Choosing the right flowers for events plays a significant role in creating the desired atmosphere for the occasion. Remember to consider the preferences of the individual(s) involved, as well as the cultural and personal meanings of the flowers, to make a thoughtful gesture.
Flower Names Video
Learn a useful list of flowers with American English pronunciation.
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