70+ different, fresh flower names in English to make your vocab flourish

Flowers have always been the beauty of gardens and public parks. Not only do they look beautiful, but they also show our culture and tradition with their different colors and shapes.

They are the symbol of love and thanksgiving. We give flowers when we want to say I love you or express our thanks and gratitude.

But can you truly appreciate them without knowing their names? No matter whether you’re a beginner English learner or more advanced, learning the names of flowers in English will come in handy whenever you want to buy your mom a beautiful bouquet for Mother’s Day, send roses to your girlfriend, or put fresh tulips on your kitchen table.

Flowers in English

Hold your roses because we’ve got over 70 different flower names in English in this guide - from roses in English to sunflowers in English, and everything in between!

We organized these flowers into different categories, such as the most common flowers, national flowers of different countries, and funny flower names (we promise these are hilarious). For some categories, we’ve also included the scientific name of the flowers.

Ok, but first things first: “flower” in English is a countable noun, which means that you can use it both in the singular form (a flower) and the plural form (flowers).

Ready for a colorful explosion of flowers in English?

Most common flower names in English

Flower names in English are usually derived from the names of their genus, species, or variety. But don’t worry! Unless you’re a botanist, you don’t have to learn the scientific names of each flower. Most flowers have common names that are a simplified version of their full name - something like a nickname.

Here’s the list of 40+ most common flower names in English.

Funny names of flowers in English

Who’s Black-Eyed Susan, Busy Lizzie, and Flaming Katy? Although these sound like high-school nicknames for teenage girls, they’re actually… names of flowers in English!

And that’s not all the fun there is… we’ve also got baby’s breath, bleeding heart, and even the ghost of Miss Willmotts. You’ll forget-us-not with these hilarious flower names in English.

Handy floral vocabulary in English

A bouquet of fun flower idioms

English-speakers LOVE idioms! These funny expressions are often the best way to convey a message. English has idioms for almost everything, and there’s no shortage of idioms with flowers.

Here are some of our favorites with their meanings:

• A late bloomer = A person who’s often behind their peers in a particular area
• A shrinking violet = A shy person
• As fresh as a daisy = Full of energy, well-rested
• A primrose path = A pleasant and easy way of life
• To come out smelling roses = To overcome a difficult situation with a positive outcome
• No bed of roses = A difficult, unpleasant situation
• Under the rose = In secret
• Wallflower = Someone who doesn’t participate during a party. They usually stand in the corner.

Stop and smell the roses

There are plenty of different, beautiful flowers in the world, and not all of them can be included here. But if you're looking to learn the names of the most common flowers in English, this list is sure to have something for everyone.

Whether you're seeking inspiration for a new bouquet or looking to put a little something extra in your greeting cards and letters, with this list of flower names, your possibilities are now endless.

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