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Birth Flower: Daffodil
Also Know As: Trumpet Narcissus
Botanical Name: Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Pronunciation: nar-SIS-us sue-doe-nar-SIS-us
Availablity: winter and spring
Decorative Life: 4-6 days
About This Flower:
The smiling faces of the daffodil have inspired many poets as well as botanists, perhaps because the sunny disposition of its yellow blooms that last up to 6 days. William Wordsworth wrote “…Ten thousand saw I at a glance, tossing their heads in sprightly dance.” Probably deriving its name from “affodyle,” the old English word for “early comer,” in Shakespeare’s day they were often nicknamed daff-a-down-dilly or daffodilly.
Birth Stone: Aquamarine
The aquamarine
is a refreshing pastel sea blue. Clear blue stones without green or gray
are generally the most valuable. It is a member of the important Beryl
gem family, which also includes the emerald.
In ancient
times, the stone was said to aid seafarers; thus it is an
excellent gift suggestion for sailors or one who takes frequent cruises!
Even today, many people who believe in the spiritual properties of gemstones
wear aquamarine to give them religious and mental inspiration, provide
inner calm and enhance both verbal and written communication.
To dream of aquamarine
signifies the making of new friends; to wear aquamarine earrings brings
love and affection. It is a universal
symbol of youth, hope and health.
Aquamarine
is found mainly in Brazil, Nigeria, Zambia,
Madagascar and Ukraine.