1. Lily
   Rose
2. Orchid
   Tulip

Is there anything more romantic than receiving a red rose? The history of the red rose is thought to date back to Greece when it was a symbol of Aphrodite. Shakespeare also referred to them as a symbol of love throughout his work.

1. Orchid
   Rose
2. Sunflower
   Tulips

Orchids are among the most common flowers sold at flower shops. They come in many different colors, including blue, purple, red, pink and white. They're easily recognizable by their big, open petals.

1. Daffodils
   Marigold
2. Lily
   Sunflower

The sunflower has to be one of the most universally recognized flowers. Interestingly enough, young sunflowers will track the sun throughout the day. As they get older, they generally face east to catch the morning sun.

1. Lily
   Sunflower
2. Lotus
   Lilac

In Buddhism, the lotus flower is a symbol of spiritual awakening. You can find lotus flowers growing in shallow lakes, where the root can bury into the mud and the flower can float on the water.

1. Gladioli
   Marigold
2. Lily
   Dahlia

The dahlia is a gorgeous flower made up of dozens of tiny petals. If you were to play a game of "she loves me, she loves me not" with a dahlia, it might take half the afternoon!

1. Gladioli
   Apple Blossom
2. Camellia
   Carnation

You'll commonly see carnations around celebrations like weddings or Mother's Day. If you give somebody red carnations, it has more of a connotation of love than other variations, so maybe stick to white when giving them to somebody who isn't your significant other.

1. Camellia
   Lily
2. Iris
   Lilac

There are roughly 300 species of Iris. The Iris is often grown in gardens ornamentally. Yellow iris is sometimes planted as a natural water filter because its roots can absorb various agricultural chemicals.

1. Lilac
   Lavender
2. Rose
   Peony

There are over a thousand types of lilac. They're most commonly pink or purple. However, you can also find them in pink, magenta, white and blue. Lilac trees can grow up to a towering 30-feet high.

1. Sweet pea
   Lavender
2. Magnolia
   Peony

Magnolias technically don't have petals. The 'leaves' of the magnolia plant are known as tepals since the inner and outer parts of the flower look the same. No matter what they're called, they're beautiful!

1. Orchid
   Proteas
2. Lotus
   Lavender

If you're in the Cape Town area, keep your eyes open for this unique looking flower. They're easy to recognize by their vertical petals and bright colors. They're also nicknamed sugarbushes.

1. Lily
   Snapdragon
2. Iris
   Queen Anne's Lace

Whether they're your favorite type of flower or not, snapdragons have one of the coolest names. The name comes from the flower's shape, which looks similar to the snout of a dragon. They originated in the U.K.

1. Violet
   Gerberas
2. Laurel
   Iris

Laurel is also known as calico-bush, ivybush or spoonwood. Each flower looks like a tiny upside-down umbrella. In North America, it grows in much of the United States and is the state flower of Connecticut.

1. Morning Glory
   Lady Slipper
2. Lavender
   Jasmine

This beautiful flower only blooms for a single day. Maybe their fleetingness makes them even more beautiful than they would be otherwise. If you happen to see one of these in full-bloom, savor the moment.

1. Lotus
   Cypress
2. Cherry Blossom
   Apple Blossom

The cypress flower almost makes a perfect star shape when you look at it from the top. You may see a vine of these red, white or pink flowers at a funeral or in another place of mourning.

1. Apple blossom
   Cherry Blossom
2. Orange blossom
   Pear blossom

If you happen to live somewhere near cherry trees, enjoy these beautiful blossoms while they're in season. Many Asian countries, such as Japan or Korea, have festivals to celebrate their beauty in the springtime.

1. Lilac
   Lady Slipper
2. Lavender
   Heather

Heather usually blooms from the mid-summer until the fall. Besides being pretty to look at, people also use Heather in the making of beds, pillows and ropes. Heather plants can survive for up to 40 years.

1. Bird of Paradise
   Lady Slipper
2. Aster
   Hydrangea

The bird of paradise is also known as the crane flower and is named after the colorful birds-of-paradise which live in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. If you want to see this flower in the wild, you'll have to travel to South Africa.

1. Daisy
   Tulip
2. Lily
   Apple Blossom

Daisy's have been used as decorations for thousands of years dating back to Ancient Egypt. Do you know where their name comes from? Daisy comes from the Anglo Saxon word "daes eage" meaning "day's eye."

1. Lilac
   Queen Anne's Lace
2. Lady Slipper
   Proteas

If you get down on your knees and sniff this flower, you might find that it has a carrot-like smell. Queen Anne's Lace commonly grows around roadsides and undisturbed fields. It's originally native to Europe and Asia but is now found in North America as well.

1. Daisy
   Pansy
2. Rose
   Dahlia

Pansies contain bright colored petals that can be mesmerizing. Some people think that the flower looks like a face that's deep in thought, which is how they got their name from the French "pensee."

1. Anemone
   Lilac
2. Lily
   Crocus

Crocus grow naturally in southern Europe to central Asia. You know it's officially spring when you see these flowers in bloom in bright lavender and yellow.

1. Lily
   Orchid
2. Iris
   Tulips

Tulips are one of the most popular flowers around the world. You'll probably see plenty of these flowers in gardens during the springtime and in gift shops around Easter. If you want to plant them in your garden, plant them early!

1. Daffodils
   Marigold
2. Lilies
   Sunflower

The daffodil flower is a symbol of new beginnings. In England, people often refer to them as "Lent Lillies" because of their association with the holiday. Daffodils also come in white and orange.

1. Camellia
   Protea
2. Passion flower
   Peony

Are you passionate about passion flowers? If you've ever seen them in real life, it's hard not to admire their beauty. Many varieties look more like gaudy designs than flowers.

1. Poppy
   Iris
2. Easter lily
   Magnolia

The poppy may be most well-known as a memorial symbol for veterans who lost their lives in the World Wars. You probably usually see red poppies when it comes to honoring veterans, but they also come in other colors such as pink, yellow and purple.

1. Black petunia
   Parrot's beak
2. Poinsettia
   Dianthus

It's pretty clear how this flower got its name. You can probably figure it out easily. They originate from Canary Island and Cape Verde islands and come in different shades of orange and yellow.

1. Ranunculus
   Jade vine
2. Iris
   Parrot's beak

There are over 500 species of this flower. They're relatively common for weddings or home gardens since they have a unique spherical shape and tightly bound petals. You can find them in white, pink, orange, red and yellow.

1. Carnations
   Chocolate cosmos
2. Maroons
   Snapdragons

The name of this flower sounds like a milkshake you might find at a '50s style diner. However, despite their tasty name, they're mainly an ornamental flower, so we don't recommend trying them.

1. Ornamental lily
   Stargazer lily
2. Water lily
   Calla lily

The Calla Lily look different than the lilies you see most commonly in flower shops. It originates in Swaziland and South Africa, but like most tropical flowers, has made its way around the world.

1. Fuchsia
   Rose
2. Teal
   Mauve

Fuchsia are a common hanging flower that were first discovered more than 300 years ago in the Caribbean. They actually weren't named after the color fuschia but the German scientist Leonhart Fuchs.

1. Lotus
   Waterlilies
2. Fushsia
   Peony

They may look similar to the lotus flower, but the waterlily is a separate species. You can often find them floating on the water among lily pads in tropical regions such as Thailand or Vietnam.

1. Bleeding hearts
   Lilys
2. Plumeria
   Bouvardia

Is there any flower with a sadder name than bleeding hearts? They usually come in pink or red varieties, but you can also find them in white. Can you guess by looking at them how they got their name?

1. Stargazer Lily
   Tulips
2. Gerbera
   Bleeding hearts

You can find gerbera in a variety of vibrant colors, including purple, white and pink. They're a favorite wedding and bouquet flower for their big petals that bloom year-round. Are they among your favorites?

1. Hydrangea
   Sweet pea
2. Stargazer lilies
   Daffodil

The next time you're on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, take a look around for sweet pea flowers. Or if you don't feel like taking a flight to Italy, you can try planting red, pink, purple or white varieties in your backyard.

1. Hydrangea
   Stargazer lily
2. Daffodil
   Begonia

You know it's summer when you see hydrangeas out in full bloom. They come in several colors, including blue, pink, white and purple. Hydrangeas originate from eastern Asia, including Japan and China.

1. Begonia
   Dahlia
2. Camellia
   Plumeria

There are more than 1,800 types of begonia around the world. Even though they may look like roses, they're their own distinct species. You can find them in red, orange and yellow varieties.

1. Tulip
   Dahlia
2. Plumeria
   Camellia

Camellia flowers originate from Southern Asia to Japan. The seeds of the camellia plant can be pressed into tea oil, which is one of the most popular cooking oils in China. Have you ever tried cooking with camellia?

1. Plumeria
   Dahlia
2. Camellia
   Begonia

If you want to see a plumeria flower in the wild, you can take a trip over to Hawaii. You can find them in yellow, red, white, or pink varieties. They also have a sweet aroma, so don't forget to smell the flowers!

1. Lotus
   Anemone
2. Waterlily
   Lobster

Which one do you think was named first, the sea anemone or the flower anemone? The flower got its name first for the Greek word for wind. Although if you see the two organisms side by side, it's easy to see why sea anemones were named after the flower.

1. Chrysanthemum
   Daisy
2. Protea
   Passion flower

They may not be one of the easier flowers to pronounce, but they're definitely one of the most beautiful. You can easily recognize chrysanthemums for their small petals that curl toward themselves.