Chapter 1
Descriptive names from European fields
Chapter 2
Ancient myths turned to blooms
Chapter 3
Eastern symbols and sacred roots
Chapter 4
Eponyms and accidental discoveries
YOUR GOAL
Master of Why the daisy is a day's eye and other flower secrets
Ch 3 · Eastern symbols and sacred roots
schopenhauer Sacred Lotus Name Origin
A sacred bloom that rises from the deep, The ancient name of nelum is the word we keep.
schopenhauer Japan's sakura represents the beautiful, fleeting nature of human existence.
schopenhauer The sacred lotus flower represents spiritual purity across several major Asian religions.
BETA
schopenhauer Decode ancient word roots to discover how your favorite flowers got their names.
Fun Fact
Chrysanthemum tea: In China, dried chrysanthemum petals have been brewed into a sweet, cooling tea since the Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE).
Glossary
lotus (noun)
An aquatic plant with large pink or white flowers and wide, floating leaves. Derived from the Greek word lotos, the blossom represents spiritual purity in ancient Sanskrit scriptures.
An aquatic plant with large pink or white flowers and wide, floating leaves. Derived from the Greek word lotos, the blossom represents spiritual purity in ancient Sanskrit scriptures.
Quiz
Why did the lotus flower become a universal symbol of spiritual purity in Buddhism?
Quiz
During which Chinese dynasty did brewing chrysanthemum tea become highly popular?
Quiz
The chrysanthemum is the official symbol of the imperial throne of which country?
Quiz
What Japanese cultural concept describes the bittersweet appreciation of temporary things, symbolized by sakura?