you know i'll take my heart clean apart if it helps yours beat

In Native American tradition, the butterfly weed is associated with love, transformation, and new beginnings. In the language of flowers, it represents optimism and joy. But, despite their beauty, they also have a surprisingly negative meaning symbolizing solitude and rejection. By giving butterfly weeds in a bouquet, they act as a warning telling the receiver to leave you alone. True to its name, Butterfly Weed is a magnet for butterflies. The plant's roots were traditionally used to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues, fevers, and even as a contraceptive.

If you wish to say "I will always love you," send an orchid. Express your sympathy with a pink, purple or white orchid plant. Purple orchids are often seen as symbols of royalty and wealth. They can also be used to express admiration, respect, or dignity. Dried dendrobium is believed to possess medicinal properties that can help treat cancer, strengthen the immune system, and improve eyesight. It is said to be effective in curing sore throat, digestive problems, diarrhea, and gum disease.

The star-shaped glory of the snow speaks volumes. Across cultures, their timely appearance symbolizes hope and optimism, much like the snowdrop's association with resilience. It is, however, toxic to livestock and humans on its own, containing high quantities of HomoIsoFlavonoids which have anti-bacterial, anti-mutagenic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

In heraldry, the cinquefoil emblem or potentilla signified strength, power, honor, and loyalty. Potentilla is a silent, beautiful reminder of the human capacity to endure and overcome life's struggles, making it a profound symbol of strength and celebration. It has traditionally been used to treat inflammatory disorders of the skin and mucous membranes as well as chronic diarrhea.

The scientific name Campsis derives from the Greek word 'kampe' which means 'bent' and which refers to the branches that bend under the weight of the profusion of flowers. In the symbolism of plants the trumpet vine represents 'a fresh start', referring to the beginning of autumn. The flowers are used to prepare a tea to relieve menstrual cramps, as well as an emmenaogue to promote menstruation. The decoction made from the roots is taken as a tea to promote urination, as well as an antidote for scorpion and snake venoms, although this has not been proven scientifically.

Gazania is also called a treasure flower, and it represents wealth and richness in a spiritual meaning in many cultures. These flowers are nyctinasty, this means that the flowers close up at night or on cloudy days and open up when it is sunny. This plant species finds use in folk medicine for the treatment of infectious related ailments including fever, croup, and tuberculosis.