Lavender
In the Renaissance, Lavender was used as a reliable herb to fight off
infection and seen as a cure all herb.
Lavender was also used as an insect repellent and for household cleanliness
in the Victorian Era. Due to the overuse of Lavender, it lost it popularity
in the 20th century, being labeled as an "old lady" scent.
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Sunflower
In American Indian Tribes, Sunflowers would be used for
ingredients to make food. For example, the seeds would
be grounded into a flour to make cakes or bread.
The seeds could also be used to split open and eat like
a snack. Besides food uses, the flowers were also used
to create dye, most commonly purple dye, for textiles
and decor.
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums were first grown in China as a flowering
herb in 15th Century B.C.E. They then grew in popularity
in Japan during the Edo period ( 17th - 19th century ).
They were then diversified and created with multiple
different colors, shapes, and varieties.
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Lily of The Valley
Mythology says that Lily of the Valley is a flower
that sproted from Eve's tears when she was kicked
from Eden's Garden. It was also given its nickname
Mary's Tears by Mary crying at the cross. The flower
is also believed to be the second coming of Christ.
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