A comprehensive reference guide for professional florists featuring Latin botanical names and common names for 100 essential flower varieties.
| Common Name | Latin Name | Family | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | Rosa spp. | Rosaceae | Multiple species including R. gallica, R. damascena |
| Tulip | Tulipa spp. | Liliaceae | Spring bulb flower, numerous cultivars |
| Lily | Lilium spp. | Liliaceae | True lilies, various species |
| Carnation | Dianthus caryophyllus | Caryophyllaceae | Popular cut flower, long-lasting |
| Chrysanthemum | Chrysanthemum spp. | Asteraceae | Fall blooming, diverse forms |
| Gerbera Daisy | Gerbera jamesonii | Asteraceae | Bright, cheerful cut flower |
| Sunflower | Helianthus annuus | Asteraceae | Large, dramatic blooms |
| Iris | Iris spp. | Iridaceae | Bearded and beardless varieties |
| Daffodil | Narcissus spp. | Amaryllidaceae | Spring bulb, trumpet-shaped |
| Peony | Paeonia spp. | Paeoniaceae | Lush, fragrant blooms |
| Hydrangea | Hydrangea spp. | Hydrangeaceae | Large, showy flower clusters |
| Orchid | Orchidaceae family | Orchidaceae | Vast family, Phalaenopsis most common |
| Baby’s Breath | Gypsophila paniculata | Caryophyllaceae | Delicate filler flower |
| Alstroemeria | Alstroemeria spp. | Alstroemeriaceae | Peruvian lily, long-lasting |
| Freesia | Freesia spp. | Iridaceae | Fragrant, tubular flowers |
| Gladiolus | Gladiolus spp. | Iridaceae | Tall spikes, sword-like leaves |
| Snapdragon | Antirrhinum majus | Plantaginaceae | Tall spikes, dragon-mouth flowers |
| Stock | Matthiola incana | Brassicaceae | Fragrant, dense flower spikes |
| Delphinium | Delphinium spp. | Ranunculaceae | Tall blue spikes |
| Larkspur | Consolida ajacis | Ranunculaceae | Annual delphinium relative |
| Lisianthus | Eustoma grandiflorum | Gentianaceae | Rose-like, long-lasting |
| Anemone | Anemone coronaria | Ranunculaceae | Poppy-like flowers |
| Ranunculus | Ranunculus asiaticus | Ranunculaceae | Layered, ruffled petals |
| Sweet Pea | Lathyrus odoratus | Fabaceae | Fragrant, climbing vine |
| Lily of the Valley | Convallaria majalis | Asparagaceae | Delicate, bell-shaped |
| Calla Lily | Zantedeschia spp. | Araceae | Elegant, trumpet-shaped |
| Anthurium | Anthurium andraeanum | Araceae | Waxy, heart-shaped |
| Bird of Paradise | Strelitzia reginae | Strelitziaceae | Exotic, bird-like appearance |
| Protea | Protea spp. | Proteaceae | South African native, unique form |
| Dahlia | Dahlia spp. | Asteraceae | Diverse forms and colors |
| Zinnia | Zinnia elegans | Asteraceae | Bright, papery petals |
| Marigold | Tagetes spp. | Asteraceae | Pungent, golden flowers |
| Aster | Symphyotrichum spp. | Asteraceae | Fall-blooming, daisy-like |
| Cosmos | Cosmos bipinnatus | Asteraceae | Delicate, feathery foliage |
| Celosia | Celosia argentea | Amaranthaceae | Flame-like or brain-like forms |
| Amaranthus | Amaranthus caudatus | Amaranthaceae | Drooping, tassel-like |
| Statice | Limonium sinuatum | Plumbaginaceae | Papery, everlasting flowers |
| Lavender | Lavandula spp. | Lamiaceae | Fragrant, purple spikes |
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus spp. | Myrtaceae | Aromatic foliage, not flowers |
| Dusty Miller | Senecio cineraria | Asteraceae | Silver-gray foliage |
| Fern | Pteridophyta division | Various | Feathery foliage |
| Camellia | Camellia japonica | Theaceae | Waxy, rose-like flowers |
| Gardenia | Gardenia jasminoides | Rubiaceae | Fragrant, white flowers |
| Jasmine | Jasminum spp. | Oleaceae | Fragrant, star-shaped |
| Tuberose | Polianthes tuberosa | Asparagaceae | Intensely fragrant |
| Stephanotis | Stephanotis floribunda | Apocynaceae | Waxy, fragrant white flowers |
| Waxflower | Chamelaucium uncinatum | Myrtaceae | Small, waxy Australian native |
| Veronica | Veronica spicata | Plantaginaceae | Spike-like flower clusters |
| Solidago | Solidago spp. | Asteraceae | Golden rod, fall filler |
| Hypericum | Hypericum spp. | Hypericaceae | Bright berries, not flowers |
| Viburnum | Viburnum spp. | Adoxaceae | Berries and some flowers |
| Pussy Willow | Salix discolor | Salicaceae | Soft, furry catkins |
| Forsythia | Forsythia spp. | Oleaceae | Early spring yellow flowers |
| Lilac | Syringa spp. | Oleaceae | Fragrant spring clusters |
| Magnolia | Magnolia spp. | Magnoliaceae | Large, showy blooms |
| Cherry Blossom | Prunus spp. | Rosaceae | Spring flowering trees |
| Apple Blossom | Malus spp. | Rosaceae | Spring fruit tree flowers |
| Dogwood | Cornus florida | Cornaceae | Four-petaled spring blooms |
| Azalea | Rhododendron spp. | Ericaceae | Showy spring shrubs |
| Rhododendron | Rhododendron spp. | Ericaceae | Large-leaved azalea relatives |
| Poinsettia | Euphorbia pulcherrima | Euphorbiaceae | Red bracts, not true flowers |
| Cyclamen | Cyclamen persicum | Primulaceae | Upswept petals |
| Primrose | Primula spp. | Primulaceae | Early spring flowers |
| Pansy | Viola tricolor | Violaceae | Face-like markings |
| Violet | Viola spp. | Violaceae | Small, heart-shaped leaves |
| Forget-Me-Not | Myosotis spp. | Boraginaceae | Tiny blue flowers |
| Bellflower | Campanula spp. | Campanulaceae | Bell-shaped flowers |
| Foxglove | Digitalis purpurea | Plantaginaceae | Tall spikes, tubular flowers |
| Hollyhock | Alcea rosea | Malvaceae | Tall cottage garden flower |
| Hibiscus | Hibiscus spp. | Malvaceae | Large, tropical flowers |
| Geranium | Pelargonium spp. | Geraniaceae | Common bedding plant |
| Begonia | Begonia spp. | Begoniaceae | Waxy flowers and leaves |
| Impatiens | Impatiens spp. | Balsaminaceae | Shade-loving annuals |
| Petunia | Petunia spp. | Solanaceae | Trumpet-shaped flowers |
| Salvia | Salvia spp. | Lamiaceae | Spiky flowers, many colors |
| Verbena | Verbena spp. | Verbenaceae | Clusters of small flowers |
| Vinca | Catharanthus roseus | Apocynaceae | Madagascar periwinkle |
| Portulaca | Portulaca grandiflora | Portulacaceae | Moss rose, succulent |
| Dianthus | Dianthus spp. | Caryophyllaceae | Pinks, fringed petals |
| Alyssum | Lobularia maritima | Brassicaceae | Carpet of tiny flowers |
| Ageratum | Ageratum houstonianum | Asteraceae | Fuzzy blue flowers |
| Coleus | Solenostemon scutellarioides | Lamiaceae | Colorful foliage |
| Caladium | Caladium bicolor | Araceae | Heart-shaped, colorful leaves |
| Hosta | Hosta spp. | Asparagaceae | Shade perennial, foliage plant |
| Heuchera | Heuchera spp. | Saxifragaceae | Coral bells, colorful leaves |
| Sedum | Sedum spp. | Crassulaceae | Succulent, star-shaped flowers |
| Astilbe | Astilbe spp. | Saxifragaceae | Feathery plumes |
| Bleeding Heart | Dicentra spectabilis | Papaveraceae | Heart-shaped flowers |
| Columbine | Aquilegia spp. | Ranunculaceae | Spurred flowers |
| Clematis | Clematis spp. | Ranunculaceae | Climbing vine |
| Honeysuckle | Lonicera spp. | Caprifoliaceae | Fragrant, tubular |
| Morning Glory | Ipomoea spp. | Convolvulaceae | Trumpet-shaped, climbing |
| Nasturtium | Tropaeolum majus | Tropaeolaceae | Edible, peppery flowers |
| Poppy | Papaver spp. | Papaveraceae | Papery, delicate petals |
| Cornflower | Centaurea cyanus | Asteraceae | Bachelor’s button |
| Scabiosa | Scabiosa spp. | Caprifoliaceae | Pincushion flower |
| Nigella | Nigella damascena | Ranunculaceae | Love-in-a-mist |
| Rudbeckia | Rudbeckia spp. | Asteraceae | Black-eyed Susan |
| Echinacea | Echinacea purpurea | Asteraceae | Purple coneflower |
| Coneflower | Echinacea spp. | Asteraceae | Medicinal, daisy-like |
| Sunflower | Helianthus spp. | Asteraceae | Various sizes available |
| Yarrow | Achillea millefolium | Asteraceae | Flat-topped clusters |
| Seabiosa | Scabiosa atropurpurea | Caprifoliaceae | Mourning bride |
| Godetia | Clarkia amoena | Onagraceae | Satiny, cup-shaped |
| Clarkia | Clarkia spp. | Onagraceae | Delicate, ruffled petals |
| Four O’Clock | Mirabilis jalapa | Nyctaginaceae | Opens late afternoon |
| Moonflower | Ipomoea alba | Convolvulaceae | Night-blooming |
| Nicotiana | Nicotiana spp. | Solanaceae | Tobacco flower, fragrant |
Usage Notes
- Italicized names indicate the proper botanical Latin format
- spp. indicates multiple species within the genus
- Family names help identify plant relationships
- Many flowers have multiple cultivars and varieties within each species
- Some entries are primarily foliage plants commonly used in floral arrangements
Professional Tips
- Always use italics when writing Latin names in formal documents
- The genus name is capitalized, species name is lowercase
- Learn plant families to understand care requirements and characteristics
- Many common names can refer to different plants, so Latin names ensure accuracy
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