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Blue Lilies (Lily of the Nile)

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Blue lilies—better known as the African Blue Lily or the Lily of the Nile—are beautiful blue flowers that defy any definition or descriptions. Lilies, according to the Victorian-era Language of Flowers, represent purity. Not surprisingly, the Catholic faith uses lily as a symbol for purity and virginal cleanliness. When you look at a blue lily, it would be quite evident why. Among the many blue flowers in existence today, there is no other flower that can match the clear and pure beauty of the African blue lily. It isn’t very elaborate or flowery, so this means that the blue lily is a very simple flower. However, this exact simplicity makes it very attractive and appealing. (more…)