Larkspur Flower Meaning and Legends: Latest Compilation
Larkspur, also known as large-flowered larkspur, dove flower, and baibu grass, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Delphinium in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It is named for its distinctive flower shape, which closely resembles swallows. Native to southern Europe, it is cultivated in every province of our country. Its flower shape is distinctive and its colors are delicate and elegant. It can be planted in groups in flower beds and flower borders, or used as a cut flower. Now let us take a look at the flower meaning and legends of larkspur!
Larkspur Flower Meaning
Tranquility, lightness, justice, freedom. Larkspur of different flower colors also carries different meanings: blue flowers represent “depression”, purple flowers represent “admiration and gentleness”, pink flowers represent “poetic charm”, and white flowers represent “elegant simplicity”.
Larkspur Legend One
Ajax, a hero of England, was furious because he received too small a share of the spoils. He slashed and hacked wildly at the plants in the courtyard with his sword. When he regained his senses, he felt ashamed of this behavior and took his own life. After the blood he shed dripped onto the ground, beautiful larkspurs bloomed, and it is said that the abbreviation of Ajax's English name, A·I·A, even appeared on the flowers.
Larkspur Legend Two
A legend full of blood and tears has circulated among the people of southern Europe. In ancient times, a clan was persecuted and fled in all directions, but all of them tragically met their end. Their souls turned into swallows (some say larkspur birds) and flew back to their homeland, hiding among the delicate grass stems and branches. Later, these swallows turned into beautiful flowers that bloom year after year on their native soil, longing for “justice” and “freedom” to be returned to them.