Compilation of 50 most common English flowers vocabulary

No.

English flowers vocabulary

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1

Apricot blossom

/ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒtˈblɒs.əm/

2

Azalea

/ə’zeiliə/

3

Cactus flower

/ˈkæk.təs ‘flaʊər/

4

Camellia

/kə’mi:liə/

5

Chamomile

/ˈkæməmaɪl/

6

Chrysanthemum

/krɪˈsænθ.ə.məm/

7

Marigold

/’mærigəʊld/

8

Daisy

/’dei:zi/

9

Campanula

/kəm’pænjulə/

10

Carnation

/kɑ:’nei∫n/

11

Climbing rose

/ˈklaɪmɪŋ rəʊz/

12

Cockscomb

/ˈkɒkskəʊm/

13

Columbine

/’kɒləmbain/

14

Crocus

/’krəʊkəs/

15

Cyclamen

/ˈsɪk.lə.mən/

16

Daffodil

/ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

17

Dahlia

/ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

18

Dandelion

/ˈdændɪlaɪən/

19

Eglantine

/’egləntain/

20

Flamboyant

/flæm’bɔiənt/

21

Forget-me-not

/fəˈɡet mi nɒt/

22

Foxglo

/ˈfɒksɡlʌv/ve

23

Gerbera

/ˈdʒəːb(ə)rə/

24

Gladiolus

/,glædi’əʊləs/

25

Hellebore

/’helibɔ:/

26

Hibiscus

/hi’biskəs/

27

Honeysuckle

/ˈhʌnisʌkl/

28

Hops

/hɒps/

29

Hyacinth

/ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/

30

Hydrangea

/haɪˈdreɪn.dʒə/

31

Iris

/ˈaɪ.rɪs/

32

Jasmine

/ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

33

Lavender

/’lævəndə/

34

Lilac

/’lailək/

35

Lily

/’lili/

36

Lily of the valley

/ˌlɪl.i əv ðə ˈvæl.i/

37

Lotus

/’ləʊtəs/

38

Magnolia

/mæg’nəʊliə/

39

Mimosa

/mɪˈmoʊsə/

40

Morning glory

/ˌmɔːnɪŋ ˈɡlɔːri/

41

Moss rose

/mɔːs roʊz/

42

Narcissus

/nɑːˈsɪsəs/

43

Orchid

/’ɔ:kid/

44

Pansy

/ˈpænzi/

45

Peach blossom

/pi:tʃ’blɔsəm/

46

Peony

/’pi:ənni/

47

Rose

/rəʊz/

48

Sunflower

/’sʌn,flaʊə/

49

Tuberose

/ˈtʒuː.bər.əʊz/ 

50

Tulip

/ˈtʃuː.lɪp/

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Parts of flowers vocabulary

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1

Leaf

/li:f/

2

Root

/ru:t/

3

Spore

/spɔː(r)/

4

Pollen

/ˈpɒlən/

5

Embryo

/ˈɛmbrɪoʊ/

6

Flower

/ˈflaʊər/

7

Stem

/stem/

8

Stamen

/ˈsteɪmən/

9

Pistil

/ˈpɪstl/

No.

English flowers vocabulary

Image

Nation

1

Lotus

/ˈloʊ.t̬əs/ 

Vietnam

2

Sunflower

/ˈsʌnˌflaʊər/

Russia

3

Iris

/ˈaɪ.rɪs/ 

France

4

Tulip

/ˈtʃuː.lɪp/ 

Netherlands

5

Dock Champa

/dɒk ˈʧæm.pə/

Laos

6

Chrysanthemum

/krɪˈsænθ.ə.məm/

Japan

7

Rose of Sharon

/roʊz av ˈʃærən/

Korea

8

Cornflower

/ˈkɔrnˌflaʊər/

Germany

9

Golden Chain

/ˈɡoʊldən ʧeɪn/

Thailand

10

Lily of the Valley

/ˈlɪli av ðə ˈvæli/

Finland

11

Peony

/ˈpiːəni/

China

12

Rose

/roʊz/

America

13

England

14

Cactus flower

/ˈkæktəs ˈflaʊər/

Mexico

15

Flower of the Lily

/ˈflaʊər av ðə ˈlɪli/

France

16

Rose – mallow

/roʊz ˈmæloʊ/

Malaysia

17

Jasmine

/ˈdʒæzmɪn/

Philippines

18

Water Lily

/ˈwɔtər ˈlɪli/

Bangladesh 

19

Orchid

 /ˈɔrkɪd/

Singapore

20

Lavender

/ˈlævander/

Portugal

No.

English flowers vocabulary describing the fragrance

1

Aromatic

/ˌærəʊˈmætɪk/

2

Faint

/feɪnt/

3

Misty

/ˈmɪsti/

4

Heady

/ˈhedɪ/

5

Comforting

/ˈkʌmfətɪŋ/

6

Delicate

/ˈdelɪket/

7

Evocative

/ˈevəʊkətɪv/

8

Intoxicating

/ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪŋ/

9

Fresh

/freʃ/

10

Sweet

/swiːt/

No.

English flowers vocabulary describing the beauty of flowers

1

Blooming

/ˈbluːmɪŋ/

2

Abundant

/əˈbʌndənt/

3

Attention-getting

/əˈtenʃən ˈgetɪŋ/

4

Attractive

/əˈtræktɪv/

5

Beautiful

/ˈbjuːtəfʊl/

6

Breathtaking

/ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ/

7

Captivating

/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/

8

Charming

/ˈʧɑːmɪŋ/

9

Elegant

/ˈelɪgənt/

10

Impressive

/ɪmˈpresɪv/

No.

English flowers vocabulary

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Meaning

1

Sunflower

/’sʌn,flaʊə/

Symbolizes faith, optimism, creativity, and positive energy.

2

Camellia

/kə’mi:liə/

Symbolizes love, loyalty, elegance, and refinement.

3

Lavender

/’lævəndə/

Symbolizes purity, tranquility, and good health.

4

Carnation

/kɑ:’nei∫n/

Symbolizes love, gratitude, good luck, and loyalty. Each color of a carnation can carry different meanings, for example, red carnations often symbolize strong love.

5

Magnolia

/mæg’nəʊliə/

Symbolizes innocence, delicacy, and true love.

6

Apricot Blossom

/ˈæprɪkɒt ˈblɒsəm/

Symbolizes purity, freshness, and luck. In East Asian culture, the plum blossom is often associated with the Lunar New Year, symbolizing luck and prosperity for the new year.

7

Peony

/ˈpiːəni/

Symbolizes wealth and nobility.

8

Chrysanthemum

 /krɪˈsænθəməm/

Symbolizes resilience, optimism, and happiness.

9

Rose

/roʊz/

Symbolizes elegance and romance. Each color of a rose can carry different meanings, for example, blue roses symbolize eternal and faithful love.

10

Water Lily

/ˈwɔtər ˈlɪli/

Symbolizes purity and prominence.

Dialogue on buying and selling flowers in English

Situation 1: Introduction flowers

• Customer: Hi there! I'm looking for some flowers for a birthday party.
• Shopkeeper: Hello! Welcome to our flower shop. We have a variety of flowers for different occasions. We have roses, lilies, tulips, sunflowers, and orchids. Is there a specific type of flower you're interested in?
• Customer: I'm not sure yet. Can you tell me more about the roses and lilies?
• Shopkeeper: Certainly! Our roses come in various colors, such as red, pink, and white. They symbolize love and affection. Lilies, on the other hand, are known for their elegance and purity. They come in different colors as well, like white, yellow, and orange.
• Customer: Great! I think I'd like a mix of roses and lilies.

Situation 2: The meaning of flowers

• Customer: I've heard that different flowers carry different meanings. Can you tell me about the significance of the bouquet?
• Shop: Absolutely! The combination of red roses and white lilies in your bouquet symbolizes love, passion, and purity. It's a perfect choice for expressing deep emotions and admiration. Many people choose this combination for romantic occasions or to convey heartfelt sentiments.
• Customer: That sounds wonderful! It's for a special anniversary, so I want it to be meaningful.
• Shopkeeper: Your choice is very thoughtful. The recipient will surely appreciate the sentiment behind the bouquet.

Situation 3: Price of flowers

• Customer: I love the idea of the red roses and white lilies bouquet. How much does it cost?
• Shop: The price depends on the size of the bouquet. We have small, medium, and large options. The small bouquet is $25, the medium is $40, and the large is $60.
• Customer: I think I'll go for the medium size. It's a reasonable price, and I want it to make a statement.
• Shopkeeper: Excellent choice! The medium bouquet is a popular option. We can also add a personalized card with a message if you'd like.
• Customer: That would be perfect. Please include a card with "Happy Birthday, my love."
• Shopkeeper: Of course! Your total, including the medium bouquet and the personalized card, will be $40. Is that okay?
• Customer: Yes, that's perfect. Thank you so much!