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February Facts
Birth Flower: African Violet
Botanical Name: Saintpaulia ionantha and S. spp.
Pronunciation: saint-PAUL-li-uh eye-o-NAN-tha
Availablity: year-round
Decorative Life: months to years, depending on use
Birth Stone: Amethyst
Amethyst is a variety of
quartz which comes in an array of shades,
ranging from pale lilac to rich purple. Ideally, it is a deep medium
purple with rose-colored flashes to give beauty and fire.
It
has symbolized peace, protection and tranquility. Some say it will prevent
baldness and improve the complexion, as well as protect from treason and
deceit. Because royalty has always adored the color purple, amethysts
abound in the ornaments of ancient Greeks and
Egyptians, and in the British Crown Jewels.
It is found mainly in Brazil, Uruguay and Zambia.