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All You Need to Know about Gladioli

Belonging to the iris family, gladiolus is a flower whose name is derived from the Latin word gladius, meaning sword. In English, it is also frequently referred to as the sword lily. Its etymology stems not only from the shape of its leaves, which are long and pointed and resemble swords, but also from the fact that it was the flower given to Roman gladiators who would win in the arena. Hence, in addition to other connotations, gladiolus symbolizes victory. Read the rest of this entry »

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