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Victorian-era people sent coded messages with flowers

Among my favorite tidbits of odd history—Floriography wasn't just about flowers; herbs and plants were included too. Rosemary was for remembrance, basil for hate. The practice became so nuanced that entire guidebooks were published, much like an emoji dictionary today, but with more petal and less pixel. It's fascinating to …
submitted 12 months ago by VictorianVictor