Flowers are a universal language with special meanings to express emotions. Though flower names and meanings vary between different cultures, they are often identified by a similar scientific name.
If you are learning Spanish, you may want to expand your vocabulary by knowing the names of flowers in Spanish. When dealing with people, you build attachments that must be strengthened by sharing emotions and making commitments which you can do perfectly with flowers.
Check out our list of Spanish flowers and some flower names in Spanish. You can also see a list of brown flowers and pictures in our blog.
List of Spanish Flowers Names
Flowers are quite significant to Spanish culture and religious beliefs. Learn about Spanish flower names here.
Bougainvillea – La buganvilia
Botanical Name: Bougainvillea
An ornamental vine belonging to the four o’clock family is native to Eastern South America. The vines grow 1 to 2 meters tall over other plants with thorns. It has various colors: red, yellow, purple, orange, pink, magenta, and white.
Geraniums
Botanical Name: Geranium
Also known as Cranes-bills, Geranium is found in temperate and Mediterranean regions. The plant has five-petaled pink, white, purple, and blue flowers.
Gazania Flowers – Flor de Gazania
Botanical Name: Gazania
It is a perennial flowering plant that grows vibrant flowers in yellow and orange shades. The flower heads are daisy-like. These flowers are native to South Africa and require less maintenance.
Lantana – Lantana
Botanical Name: Lantana
It is a perennial flowering plant native to America, Africa, the Australian Pacific, and some parts of India. The plant reaches a height of 0.5 to 2 meters and develops white, blue, red, yellow, and orange flowers.
Pomegranate Flower – Flor de Granada
Botanical Name: Punica granatum
It is a fruit-bearing plant that grows 5 to 10 meters tall. Pomegranate was first introduced into Spanish America by Spanish settlers. The city of Granada was also named after the Pomegranate.
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Poppies – La amapola
Botanical Name: Papaver
A Poppy is a flowering herbaceous plant that grows colorful flowers. It is a source of narcotic drugs, opium, and also contains medicinal properties.
It symbolizes remembrance of people of the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada and their sufferings in Word War 1.
Red Carnation – Claveles Rojos
Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
Also known as clover-pink, Red Carnation is a Spanish flower that grows up to 80 cm tall. It expresses feelings of affection, love, and admiration.
It is a heavenly flower representing luck, rebirth, appreciation, and remembrance.
Roses – La Rosa
Botanical Name: Rosa
Rose is a worldwide-found flowering plant that has immense color variation. It symbolizes love, courage, and beauty. The red rose is a sign to represent love at first sight, and the yellow rose is the flower of friendship.
Spanish Bluebells – Campanilla o Campanula
Botanical Name: Hyacinthoides hispanica
These bulbous flowering plants are native to Portugal, Northwest Africa, and Spain. The Plant’s stem grows 18 inches tall, and flowers bloom from April to May.
The flowers symbolize humility, gratitude, and constancy.
If you’re looking for different ideas of flowers for gratitude, see our guide to learn about such flowers.
Water Lilies – Lirio Acuatico
Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae
White Lilies are flowering plants rooted inside the soil in water bodies, and their leaves and flowers float on the water’s surface. These flowers symbolize beauty and are also the birth flower for people born in July.
Most species of Water Lilies are native to tropical and cool regions except for cold regions. They are also found in Europe, North America, and Australia.
A List of Most Popular Flowers In Spanish
Thousands of flower varieties are native to Spanish countries. Check out the list of the most popular plant names in Spanish.
Daisy – La maya
Botanical Name: Bellis perennis
Daisies are considered an International emblem of purity and innocence due to their simple but genuine beauty.
The flowers are easy to grow due to drought tolerance and vibrancy in colors that make them perfect for growing in the garden.
Daffodil – El narciso
Botanical Name: Narcissus
The Daffodil is another Spanish flower that symbolizes new beginnings in life with enthusiasm and energy. It also represents creativity, vitality, and forgiveness.
Daffodils are considered lucky flowers to bloom in Chinese New Year. It is also the 10th marriage anniversary flower.
Sending a bouquet of flowers that means I’m sorry is the best way to ask for forgiveness or to accept that I have messed up things, and now I want to fix them. Visit our guide to learn more about them.
Gardenia – La gardenia
Botanical Name: Gardenia
The Gardenia flowers represent gentleness and purity. However, the meanings can vary depending on the color of the flower. These flowers are also considered lucky and symbolize secret love.
However, Gardenia plants are expensive because you must purchase the complete plant instead of the only stem.
Hydrangeas – La hortensia
Botanical Name: Hydrangea
These beautiful Spanish flowers symbolize grace, beauty, and appreciation. The flower has different colors that represent love, peace, and harmony.
These beautiful flowers are widely used for bladder infection, enlarged prostate, kidney stones, and prostate infections.
Jasmine – El jasmin
Botanical Name: Jasminum
Jasmine flower has a mesmerizing and strong fragrance that makes it very special. Due to its odor, people often use Jasmine in candles, soaps, lotions, and perfumes.
The flower symbolizes beauty, love, and sensuality. The white Jasmine represents purity.
Tulip – El tulipan
Botanical Name: Tulipa
Tulips are some of the popular Spanish flowers that symbolize deep love. You can express unconditional and everlasting love by sending a bouquet of Tulips.
These flowers are well known for their vibrant colors and perfect symmetry.
Lilac – La lila
Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris
Lilacs are widely found in colors that symbolize purity, spirituality, happiness, love, passion, and tranquility. These flowers have a delicate and attractive fragrance.
The flower also represents the first emotions of love symbolizing youthful innocence.
Marigold – La margarita
Botanical Name: Tagetes
One special thing about Marigolds is their resistance to deer or other invasions due to their strong fragrance, which repels even Nematodes.
Marigolds’ flowers, leaves, and other parts are edible and have many medicinal benefits in treating inflammation, dryness, and skin sensitivity.
Snapdragons – La boca de dragon
Botanical Name: Antirrhinum
Snapdragons are perennial flowering plants with short lifespans. The leaves of the plant look like lances, while the flowers are tubular with bilateral symmetry, and the mouth of the flower resembles a dragon’s mouth.
These flowers are available in various colors and are used to make edible oils in Russia.
Sunflower – El girasol
Botanical Name: Helianthus
Sunflower is a popular flower in Spanish that symbolizes loyalty, happiness, and adoration. These flowers track the Sun and represent unconditional love.
If you want to brighten someone’s day or to express sincere adoration, send a bouquet of Sunflower.
Common Types of Flowers In Spanish
Check out the list of common types of flowers in Spanish.
Aster – El aster
Botanical Name: Aster
It is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Eurasia. The flower has got its name due to its star-shaped appearance. The flower symbolizes wisdom and love.
In China, Purple Aster represents royalty, while Red Aster symbolizes eternal love.
Begonia – La begonia
Botanical Name: Begonia
It is also a perennial flowering plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. Most species of Begonia are indoor ornamental plants. These flowers bloom in the shade or under the morning sun shade.
The flower represents good communication between two parties. You can also give it to someone to return a good favor.
Chrysanthemum – El crisantemo
Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum
These are sun-loving plants and grow better with more sunlight. The flower blooms longer in the presence of sunlight.
These flowers treat angina (chest pain), type 2 diabetes, headache, swelling, high blood pressure, and dizziness. However, in some people, it can cause allergies.
Camellia – La camelia
Botanical Name: Camellia
Camellia flowers symbolize love, longing, and devotion. If you want to show affection in a romantic relationship, give a bouquet of Camellia.
These flowering plants are native to tropical, subtropical, and Himalayas to Japan and Indonesia. The plant reaches 1 to 13 cm in height and blooms well in winter and spring.
Columbine – La aguilena
Botanical Name: Aquilegia
Columbine is an easy-growing perennial flowering plant that grows best in cool weather with full sun and well-drained soil.
The flower represents fortitude.
Delphinium – La espuela de caballero
Botanical Name: Delphinium
Also known as Larkspur, these are annual and perennial flowering plants native to Tropical Africa and Northern Hemisphere.
These flowers represent goodwill, cheerfulness, joy, and remembrance of lost lives.
Forget-me-not – El nomeolvides
Botanical Name: Myosotis
Also known as Scorpion Grass, this flowering plant represents respect, love, faithfulness, and fidelity.
Iris – La iris
Botanical Name: Iris
The unique appearance makes Irises appealing flowers. Iris symbolizes hope, trust, wisdom, and valor.
Juniper – El enebro
Botanical Name: Juniperus
These are evergreen shrubs with spiky leaves, flowers, and berries. These flowers are often used to make gin.
The flowers symbolize fertility.
Lotus – La flor de loto
Botanical Name: Nelumbo nucifera
It has varying names, such as Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, and Laxmi Lotus, which resembles water Lily.
The flowers represent rebirth, purity, and the endings of adversity.
A List of Tropical Spanish Flowering Plants Names
Most Spanish-speaking countries are located near tropical regions. You can check the tropical Spanish flowers list here.
African Violet – La violeta africana
Botanical Name: Streptocarpus
These are popular houseplants that symbolize devotion, faithfulness, and commitment.
Angel’s Trumpet – La brugmansia
Botanical Name: Brugmansia
The large, drooping, and trumpet-like flower gives it this name. The flower symbolizes vibrancy and vivacity.
Amaryllis – La amaryllis
Botanical Name: Amaryllis
These beautiful flowers represent pride, determination, and strength. The name also means ‘to sparkle.’
Bird of Paradise – El ave del paraiso
Botanical Name: Strelitzia
The flower symbolizes paradise, anticipation, excitement, joyfulness, and freedom. It also shows a positive approach to life.
Bat Lily – El lirio murciélago
Botanical Name: Tacca
It is an exotic plant with flowers similar to a bat in flight, with deep purple color and ruffled wings.
The flowers represent confidence and power with passionate drive.
Blue Passion Flower – La pasionaria azul
Botanical Name: Passiflora caerulea
This flowering plant is native to South America, and it is also known as a Spanish flower.
The flower is known in Spanish as “La Flor de las Cinco Llagas” which means “The Flower With Five Wounds.” It represents the “sufferings of Christ” in Spanish.
Chenille Plant – El rabo de gato
Botanical Name: Acalypha hispida
The flowers look like the furry tail of cats, and it also means Caterpillar in French. These exotic plants are called Foxtails, Red Hot Cat’s Tail, and Monkey Tail.
Clivia – La clivia
Botanical Name: Clivia
It is a monocot flowering plant native to Southern Africa that symbolizes modesty, gentleness, fortitude, happiness, and abundant wealth.
Cosmos – La flor del cosmos
Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus
It is also known as Garden Cosmos or Mexican Aster. The plant is native to America and represents beauty, simplicity, and joy.
Morning Glory – La campanilla
Botanical Name: Ipomoea
This beautiful morning flower represents life, love, and death. It also represents love in vain.
Names of National Flowers In Spanish
Many countries have selected some national flowers to represent their cultures, beliefs, practices, and people preferences. Here we have enlisted some Names of Flowers in Spanish from Spanish-speaking countries.
National Flower of Spain
Red Carnation (El clavel) is the National Flower of Spain. It represents the religious beliefs of Christianity.
National Flower of Mexico
Mexico doesn’t have a single national flower; its first national flower was Dahlia (La dalia) in 1963. Later on, Poinsettias (La nochebuena) were named the national flower. However, now Aztec Marigold (El cempasuchil) is the national flower.
National Flower of Spanish-Speaking Countries
Many countries in the world speak Spanish as it is one of the most spoken languages. Here is the list of Spanish-speaking countries and their national flower names in Spanish.
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Country Name |
Flowers In English |
Flowers In Spanish |
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Argentina |
Cockspur coral tree |
El ceibo |
|
Bolivia |
Qantuta |
La cantuta |
|
Chile |
Chilean bellflower | El copihue |
|
Costa Rica |
Guarianthe skinneri |
La guaria morada |
|
Cuba |
White garland lily |
La mariposa |
|
Ecuador |
Flower of the Andes |
La chuquiragua |
|
El Salvador | Coffea arabica |
La flor de cafe |
|
Guatemala |
Lycaste skinneri |
La monja blanca |
|
Nicaragua |
Frangipani | El sacuanjoche |
|
Panama |
Blue passion flower | La mburucuya |
|
Peru |
Qantuta |
La cantuta |
| Puerto Rico | Maga | La flor de Maga |
Uruguay | Cockspur coral tree | El ceibo |
Venezuela | Ester orchid | La flor de mayo |
FAQs
What Is The Famous Flower Of Spain?
Red Carnation is the famous national flower of Spain. The flower symbolizes love and devotion.
What Are Spanish Names For Roses?
The Spanish name for Rose is Rosa. The name is the same in Spain and Latin America. Spanish names for girls associated with Rose are Rosa Maria, Ana Rosa, Rosaura, and Rosalina.
What Is Spain’s Country Flower?
The Carnation is the flower of Spain country. It is also a national flower of Monaco and Slovenia.
What Is The Barcelona Flower?
The entrance flower in Barcelona shows a symbol of the almond tree, an allusion to the Ametller family, meaning almond. The symbol of Barcelona is also a flower or Panot de flor.
Wrapping Up
Whether you are a naturalist, horticulturist, or someone trying to expand your Spanish vocabulary, the information in this article will help you learn a lot.
You can also choose Spanish flowers from our list to grow in your garden.
