What does rosemary represent in terms of flower language?
The editor will explain what rosemary represents in terms of flower language and the true meaning of rosemary in the aspect of green plants and flowers. Please see the detailed introduction below.
Rosemary is a plant that exudes a fragrant aroma, with evergreen leaves that can enhance memory. It is currently recognized as the most potent antioxidant plant and was chosen as the millennium herb by the International Herb Association, symbolizing love and beautiful memories.
【Flower Language Symbolism】
Memory: Rosemary is defined as a symbol of love, loyalty, and friendship, and its flower language is memory, wiping away the sadness of memories. "I will not forget the promises you have given me, please always cherish your love for me, miss me, and think of me."
Commemoration: Italians throw a sprig of rosemary into the grave of the deceased during funeral ceremonies as a sign of respect and remembrance. In Victorian England, the flower language of rosemary meant remembrance, symbolizing enduring love, unswerving friendship, and eternal remembrance.
Rosemary Fortune Telling: You are friendly to others, good at caring for and comforting others' emotions, and are a good listener. However, you are not good at expressing your own feelings and do not know how to use small tactics like pampering or temper tantrums to draw attention. Often alone and sad, your life will be filled with joy if you find someone who truly understands you.
What does rosemary represent in terms of flower language?
Rosemary's Motto: You just want to weave a beautiful dream.
【Rosemary Legend】
The fragrance of rosemary is strong; it is said that the ancient Hungarian queen liked to bathe in rosemary. Ancient people believed it could enhance memory, so it was also known as the lighthouse of the sea when sailors lost their way, they could rely on this strong fragrance to find the position of the land. Religious legends enhanced the sacred power of rosemary, and in Europe, it was widely planted around churches, with believers regarding it as a sacred offering. Therefore, rosemary is also known as "圣母玛利亚的玫瑰" (圣母玛利亚的玫瑰).
Rosemary is far more than just a spice; it has been instilled with a lot of cultural connotations by humans.
Western folklore is filled with countless romantic legends about rosemary. The fragrance of rosemary is strong, and it is said that the ancient Hungarian queen liked to bathe in rosemary, and ancient people believed it could enhance memory, so it was also known as the lighthouse of the sea. When the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, was born from the sea, she was covered in rosemary.
The flowers of rosemary were originally white. According to legend, when the Virgin Mary and the Holy Child Jesus fled to Egypt, they rested by the roadside. The Virgin hung her blue cloak on a rosemary bush by the road. Instantly, the small flowers of rosemary turned blue, showing respect to the Virgin Mary. Since then, the flowers of rosemary have turned to a light blue and emit a divine, noble fragrance. Because of this unique divine power, rosemary was planted around churches. Rosemary also inherits characteristics related to Jesus: Jesus was crucified at the age of 33, and the lifespan of rosemary does not exceed 33 years; Jesus was about 180 centimeters tall, so no matter how well or tall rosemary grows, it will not exceed 180 centimeters. Westerners also hang rosemary on All Saints' Day, with believers regarding it as a sacred offering.