Plant Names, Meanings, and their History

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Azalea (ah-ZAY-lee-ə)

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azalea name meaning

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Beryl (BERR-ul)

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Birch (BURCH)

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Brier (BRY-ər)

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Briony (BRYE-uh-nee)

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briony name meaning

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Bud (bʌd)

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bud name meaning

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Carnation (kar-NEY-shun)

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Clematis (kleh-MAH-tis)

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Clover (KLOH-ver)

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Fern (FERN (English))

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fern name meaning

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Ferne (fern)

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ferne name meaning

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Ginger (JIN-jər)

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plant common redhead female food girl root

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