Flowers come in many shapes and colors and have always grabbed our attention, no matter the culture or era. They’re not just pretty to look at; they mean a lot to people in different ways. When we learn about the names of flowers, like the simple Rose or the fancy-sounding Agapanthus, we’re not just adding words to our vocabulary.
We’re also getting a deeper understanding of gardening and the beauty of flowers. Each flower name tells a story, showing how closely linked we are to nature. This introduction will take you through a variety of flower names and explain why they matter in different situations.
Different, fresh flower names in English to make your vocab flourish
Expand your floral vocabulary with 138 fresh flower names. This section will help you discover unique blooms beyond the usual roses and lilies. Whether you’re a writer, botanist, or flower lover, these names will add a colorful touch to your knowledge and conversations.
| English | IPA Pronunciation | Scientific Name | Flower Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia | / əˈkeɪʃə / | Acacia |  |
| Aloe | / ˈæˌloʊ / | Aloe |  |
| Alpenrose | / alpenrose / | Rhododendron ferrugineum |  |
| Amaranth | / ˈæməˌrænθ / | Amaranthus |  |
| American Lotus | / əˈmerɪkən ˈloʊtəs / | Nelumbo lutea |  |
| Anise hyssop | / ˈænəs ˈhɪsəp / | Agastache foeniculum |  |
| Azalea | / əˈzeɪljə / | Rhododendron |  |
| Bearberry | / bearberry / | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi |  |
| Begonia | / bɪˈɡoʊnjə / | Begonias tuberhybrida |  |
| Bluebell | / ˈbluːbel / | Hyacinthoides non-scripta |  |
| Bluet | / ˈbluːɪt / | Houstonia caerulea |  |
| Camellia | / kəˈmiːlɪə / | Camellia sasanqua |  |
| Carnation | / karˈneɪʃn̩ / | Dianthus caryophyllus |  |
| Catmint | / ˈkætˌmɪnt / | Nepeta nervosa |  |
| Chrysanthemum | / krəˈsænθəməm / | Chrysanthemum indicum |  |
| Common poppy | / ˈkɒmən ˈpɑːpi / | Papaver rhoeas |  |
| Coneflower | / ˈkoʊnˌflɑːwər / | Echinacea |  |
| Cupcakes white | / ˈkʌpkeɪks ˈwaɪt / | Cosmos bipinnatus |  |
| Daffodil | / ˈdæfəˌdɪl / | Narcissi |  |
| Dahlia | / ˈdæljə / | Dahlia |  |
| Daisy | / ˈdeɪzi / | Bellis perennis |  |
| Feverfew | / ˈfiːvərˌfjuː / | Tanacetum parthenium |  |
| Flamingo flower | / fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ ˈflaʊər / | Anthurium andraeanum |  |
| Hibiscus | / hɪˈbɪskəs / | Hibiscus |  |
| Hyacinth | / ˈhaɪəˌsɪnθ / | Hyacinthus |  |
| Hydrangea | / haɪˈdreɪndʒə / | Hydrangea arborescens |  |
| Iris | / ˈaɪrəs / | Iris |  |
| Lavender | / ˈlævəndər / | Lavandula angustifolia |  |
| Lilac | / ˈlaɪˌlæk / | Syringa |  |
| Lily | / ˈlɪli / | Lilium |  |
| Marguerite | / ˌmɑːrɡəˈriːt / | Argyranthemum frutescens |  |
| Marigold | / ˈmærɪɡoʊld / | Tagetes |  |
| Moonflower | / ˈmuːnflaʊər / | Ipomoea alba |  |
| Nightshade | / ˈnaɪˌtʃed / | Solanaceae |  |
| Orchid | / ˈɔːrkəd / | Orchidaceae |  |
| Peony | / ˈpiːəni / | Paeonia officinalis |  |
| Petunia | / pəˈtuːniə / | Petunia |  |
| Primrose | / ˈprɪmroʊz / | Primula vulgaris |  |
| Rose | / roʊz / | Rosa |  |
| Sunflower | / ˈsʌnˌflɑːwər / | Helianthus |  |
| Thistle | / ˈθɪsl̩ / | Cirsium |  |
| Tickseed | / tickseed / | Coreopsis |  |
| Treasure flower | / ˈtreʒər ˈflaʊər / | Gazania |  |
| Tulip | / ˈtuːləp / | Tulipa |  |
| Violet | / ˈvaɪələt / | Viola |  |
| Water lily | / wɔ:tər lɪli / | Nymphaea |  |
| Wisteria | / wɪˈstɪərɪə / | Wisteria frutescens |  |
Funny names of flowers in English
Flowers come in all shapes, sizes, and scents—but some carry names that make you smile or raise an eyebrow. These quirky names add charm, humor, and personality to the plant world. Let’s explore some of the funniest flower names that might just bloom a little laughter.
| English | IPA Pronunciation | Scientific Name |
|---|---|---|
| Baby’s breath | / ˈbeɪbiz ˈbreθ / | Gypsophila paniculata |
| Bachelors button | / ˈbætʃlərz ˈbʌtn̩ / | Centaurea cyanus |
| Balloon flower | / bəˈluːn ˈflaʊər / | Platycodon grandiflorus |
| Black-eyed Susan | / blæk ˈaɪd ˈsuːzn̩ / | Rudbeckia fulgida |
| Bleeding heart | / ˈbliːdɪŋ ˈhɑːrt / | Dicentra spectabilis |
| Busy Lizzie | / ˈbɪzi ˈlɪzi / | Impatiens walleriana |
| Butterfly bush | / ˈbʌtr̩flaɪ ˈbʊʃ / | Buddleja davidii |
| Flaming Katy | / ˈfleɪmɪŋ ˈkeɪti / | Kalanchoe blossfeldiana |
| Forget-me-not | / fəˈɡet mɪ nɑːt / | Myosotis sylvatica |
| Kangaroo paw | / ˌkæŋɡəˈruː ˈpɒ / | Anigozanthos flavidus |
| King’s mantle | / ˌkɪŋz ˈmæntl̩ / | Thunbergia erecta |
| Love in a mist | / ˈlʌv ɪn ə ˈmɪst / | Nigella damascena |
| Love lies bleeding | / ˈlʌv ˈlaɪz ˈbliːdɪŋ / | Amaranthus caudatus |
| Miss Willmotts Ghost | / ˈmɪs willmotts ɡoʊst / | Eryngium giganteum |
| Obedient plant | / oˈbiːdiənt ˈplænt / | Physostegia virginiana |
| Shooting star | / ʃu:tɪŋ ˈstɑːr / | Dodecatheon meadia |
| Snowy Angels Trumpet | / ˈsnoʊɪ ˈeɪndʒəlz ˈtrʌmpət / | Brugmansia suaveolens |
National flowers of other countries
Almost every country in the world has a national flower – except for just a few countries, including Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Israel, and Lebanon.
| Country | Flower | IPA Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Red poppy | / ˈred ˈpɑːpi / |
| Brazil | Cattleya orchid | / cattleya ˈɔːrkəd / |
| China | Plum blossom | / plʌm ˈblɑːsəm / |
| Colombia | Christmas orchid | / ˈkrɪsməs ˈɔːrkəd / |
| Cuba | Butterfly jasmine | / ˈbʌtr̩flaɪ ˈdʒæzmən / |
| Egypt | Lotus flower | / ˈloʊtəs ˈflaʊər / |
| France | Iris | / ˈaɪrəs / |
| Germany | Knapweed | / ˈnæpˌwiːd / |
| Holland | Tulip | / ˈtuːləp / |
| India | Lotus flower | / ˈloʊtəs ˈflaʊər / |
| Japan | Cherry blossom & Chrysanthemum | / ˈtʃeri ˈblɑːsəm ənd krəˈsænθəməm / |
| Poland | Corn poppy | / ˈkɔ:n ˈpɑːpi / |
| Portugal | Lavender | / ˈlævəndər / |
| Russia | Camomile | / ˈkæməmaɪl / |
| Spain | Red carnation | / ˈred karˈneɪʃn̩ / |
| Ukraine | Sunflower | / ˈsʌnˌflɑːwər / |
Conclusion
As we finish our look at flower names, it’s clear how much these plants mean to us. From the beautiful Agapanthus to the useful Allium, flowers make our surroundings and lives better. They’re key to ecosystems, helping attract bees and other pollinators, and they have uses in medicine and decoration. Knowing their names helps us appreciate nature more and connects us deeper to the world around us. This knowledge is a big help to gardeners, teachers, and anyone who loves nature, helping us all understand and care for our plant friends better.
