All About Cyclamen
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
Cyclamen Flower Symbolism
The flower symbolism associated with cyclamen flowers is resignation and goodbye. This symbolism makes cyclamen especially appropriate for gifts for friends who are retiring or relocating.
Cyclamen Flower Facts
Cyclamen can be grown both outdoors and indoors in pots. Cyclamen are native in the Mediterranean and Africa. Cyclamen grow mainly in dry forest or scrub areas. Cyclamen have white, bright pink, red or purple flowers.
Some cyclamen species are endangered due to population depletion caused by those who collect them to sell on the horticultrual market. Many species are now propagated in nurseries to avoid harm to the wild species.
Cyclamen have been used as a powerful purgative, but large doses can be poisonous, so this practice is risky.
For more information on flower symbolism:
Illustrated Flower Symbolism Guide
The Symbolic Meaning of Flowers
Garden Flower Symbolism and Flower Facts
Flower Symbolism and Mary Gardens
References:
Yeh, Ning. An Album of Chinese Brush Painting: Eighty Paintings and Ideas. Huntington Beach, CA: Ning Yeh's Art Studio, 1986.
Copeland, Robert Morris (1830-1874). Country life: a handbook of agriculture, horticulture, & landscape gardening.
For Chinese brush painting supplies, please visit:
http://www.orientalartsupply.com/?afid=203
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