Standing for sweetness and loveliness , innocence and pure making love , the lily-white carnation isthe historic undecomposed luck giftto women . train for more than 2,000 years and named " flower of the idol , " it was used to create garlands for ancient Greek ceremony . snowy carnation are also the official heyday of the national college fraternities of Delta Chi , Delta Sigma Phi , Phi Beta Sigma and the sorority Chi Omega , according to the University of Connecticut .
History
In ancient Rome , white Dianthus caryophyllus were call Jove ’s Flower as a testimonial to Jupiter , one of their most beloved graven image . In the metre of William Shakespeare , audiences watching his play drank spring up water system and cordials made from carnations . In the thirteenth one C , Crusaders stricken with the plague mixed the leaves of carnation with wine and booze it to control the febricity . This method of febrility control was also used during the sixteenth century .
Features
The ashen carnation is a repeated plant that grows from 1 to 2 feet tall . The leaves are a grayish to blue - green . While most lily-white Dianthus caryophyllus feature a exclusive peak per stalk , some change , include the " Aqua " and " Berkshire Moon " bring forth large double flower on each stem . The flower ’s petals are mix along the edges and a healthy plant will feature ballock - shaped peak .
Cultural Significance
Anna Jarvis , who constitute Mother ’s twenty-four hour period , select the carnation as a protection to her own female parent . In 1907 she place 500 white carnation to her late mother ’s church in Grafton , West Virginia , for all of the mother in the congregation . Jarvis take the white gillyflower for Mother ’s Day because , " … whiteness stood for qualities like purity , fidelity , sweetness , and sexual love . " At Oxford University in England , and at several American university , whitened carnations are traditionally worn to every first test . Renaissance - era painting illustrate the tradition of the Saint Bride and groom exchanging white carnations at their wedding to intend the vow of faithfulness . livid carnations are still included in marriage because they symbolise pure dearest and dear lot . The flower also mean courage , happiness and loyalty .
Religious Significance
Mother ’s Day and white carnations have had an connexion for a long time because this is the plant that take shape up when Jesus Christ ’s mother Mary shed tears while watching her son suffer during the crucifixion , according to a Christian legend . Leonardo da Vinci immortalized this connection in his 1476 painting , " The Madonna with the Carnation . " In the Evangelical Friends Church International , a white carnation is put at the front of the church building for each new Christian welcome into their religious belief during the previous week . In many religious belief , livid gillyflower are also used at funerals . A bloodless fragrancy or casket spray at a funeral service imparts a message of public security and tranquility for the soul of the deceased .
Edible Functions
The carnation is also classified as an comestible flower . The flower petal , which have a peppery relish , have been used to make the Gallic liqueur Chartreuse since the seventeenth century . In America , white carnations were used in the kitchen since compound time . They were contribute to this country by early English settlers and were used to make teas as well as flavourer for preserves , jams and jellies . Another popular use , still in pattern today , is as a salad garnish . According to Fitness and Freebies , homemade syrups , liqueurs and oils can be made from white carnation petals .
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