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Flowers and Their Meanings Trivia Quiz

I will give you a flower and its meaning, and you match the meaning to the flower. These are the Western meanings generally accepted.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author ravenskye

A matching quiz by blake_aus_nsw. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Red roses?

Answer: Love and passion

The Latin name for roses is Rosa. Other colors of roses include pure white, yellow, pink, orange, red, lavender, plum purple, burgundy, and green. Most roses originated in Asia with a few exceptions. Most bloom between late spring and early autumn.

2. Purple hyacinths?

Answer: Sorrow, regret and forgiveness

The botanical name for hyacinths is Hyacinthus. Other color Hyacinths include white, cream, pink, rose, apricot, cobalt blue, and wine red. The Hyacinth is native to the Mediterranean region. Hyacinths bloom in early to mid-spring.

3. Yellow tulips?

Answer: Happiness and cheerfulness

The botanical name for the tulip is Tulipa. Other colors of tulips include purple, red, cream, salmon, pink, white, violet, lilac, and orange. Tulips originate from central Asia and Turkey. Most tulips bloom around mid-to-late spring.

4. Blue irises?

Answer: Hope, faith and wisdom

The botanical name for blue irises is iris spuria. Other colors of irises include purple, red, peach, yellow, orange, rose, black, and white. Most irises are native to Europe and Asia. They bloom in late spring and early summer.

5. Yellow poppies?

Answer: Wealth, success and joy

The botanical name for yellow poppies is Glaucium flavum. Other colors of poppies include coral orange, peach, sunny yellow, soft pink, lavender, cream, and blue. Poppies are native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia. Poppies bloom in spring and early summer.

6. White lilacs?

Answer: Purity and Innocence

The botanical name for white lilacs is Syringa vulgaris. Other color lilacs include pink, purple, and blue. Lilacs are native to Eastern Europe. White lilacs bloom in late spring to early summer.

7. Sunflowers?

Answer: Long life and happiness

The botanical name for sunflowers is Helianthus annuus. Sunflowers are native to North America. Sunflowers bloom in summer and into autumn.

8. Magenta zinnias?

Answer: Lasting Affection

The botanical name for magenta zinnias is Zinnia elegans. Other colors of zinnias include green, yellow, white, orange, and red. Zinnias bloom in summer and into autumn.

9. Blue pansies?

Answer: Devotion, honesty, and loyalty

The botanical name for blue pansies is Viola x wittrockiana. Other colors of pansies include red, purple, black, bronze, pink, yellow, white, lavender, and orange. Pansies are native to Europe and bloom best in cool areas in the spring and summer.

10. Pink lotuses?

Answer: Rebirth and beauty

The botanical name for pink lotuses is Nelumbo nucifera. Other color lotuses include white, yellow, red, blue, and purple. Lotuses are native to both northern Australia and parts of Asia. Lotuses flower during summer and autumn.

Source: Author blake_aus_nsw

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Questions		Choices
1. Red roses?		Rebirth and beauty
2. Purple hyacinths?		Love and passion
3. Yellow tulips?		Lasting Affection
4. Blue irises?		Sorrow, regret and forgiveness
5. Yellow poppies?		Hope, faith and wisdom
6. White lilacs?		Wealth, success and joy
7. Sunflowers?		Purity and Innocence
8. Magenta zinnias?		Happiness and cheerfulness
9. Blue pansies?		Devotion, honesty, and loyalty
10. Pink lotuses?		Long life and happiness

Flowers and Their Meanings Trivia Quiz

I will give you a flower and its meaning, and you match the meaning to the flower. These are the Western meanings generally accepted. This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author ravenskye

I will give you a flower and its meaning, and you match the meaning to the flower. These are the Western meanings generally accepted.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author ravenskye