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By Karan Singh Bisht
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Updated on 26 Aug 2025, 17:26 IST
Flowers, with their vibrant colors and delicate fragrances, have always been a source of fascination and inspiration for people worldwide. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or simply appreciate their beauty, learning about different flower names and types can be a delightful journey.
Flowers names vary widely, encompassing species like roses, lilies, sunflowers, and daisies, each with distinct characteristics and symbolism. In this blog, we’ll take a stroll through the world of flowers, exploring their names, types, and a comprehensive list of flower names from ‘A to Z.’
Flowers are the reproductive structures of flowering plants, also known as angiosperms. They serve a crucial role in the plant’s life cycle by producing seeds. Apart from their biological significance, flowers have cultural, ornamental, and symbolic value. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, making them a symbol of beauty and diversity in the natural world.
Let’s explore a list of different flower names in English, categorized alphabetically from ‘A to Z’:
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English Name | Hindi Name (हिन्दी नाम) |
Rose | गुलाब (Gulab) |
Lotus | कमल (Kamal) |
Marigold | गेंदा (Genda) |
Sunflower | सूरजमुखी (Surajmukhi) |
Jasmine | चमेली (Chameli) |
Hibiscus | गुड़हल (Gudhal) |
Lily | कुमुदिनी / लिली (Kumudini) |
Tulip | कन्द पुष्प (Kand Pushp) |
Daisy | गुलबहार (Gulbahar) |
Orchid | ऑर्किड (Orchid) |
Lavender | लैवेंडर (Lavender) |
Poppy | खसखस का फूल (Khas-Khas ka phool) |
Daffodil | नरगिस (Nargis) |
Chrysanthemum | गुलदाउदी (Guldavdi) |
Bluebell | नीला घंटा फूल (Neela Ghanta Phool) |
Morning Glory | प्रातः श्री (Pratah Shree) |
Petunia | पेटुनिया (Petunia) |
Zinnia | ज़िनिया (Zinnia) |
Dahlia | डहेलिया (Dahlia) |
Magnolia | चंपा जैसा फूल (Champa jaisa phool) |
S.No. | Flower Name (English) |
1 | Rose |
2 | Lotus |
3 | Marigold |
4 | Sunflower |
5 | Jasmine |
6 | Lily |
7 | Hibiscus |
8 | Daisy |
9 | Tulip |
10 | Orchid |
11 | Lavender |
12 | Poppy |
13 | Daffodil |
14 | Chrysanthemum |
15 | Bluebell |
16 | Morning Glory |
17 | Petunia |
18 | Zinnia |
19 | Dahlia |
20 | Magnolia |
21 | Camellia |
22 | Freesia |
23 | Aster |
24 | Gardenia |
25 | Peony |
26 | Snapdragon |
27 | Ranunculus |
28 | Anemone |
29 | Calendula |
30 | Salvia |
31 | Verbena |
32 | Geranium |
33 | Hydrangea |
34 | Azalea |
35 | Buttercup |
36 | Foxglove |
37 | Sweet Pea |
38 | Balsam |
39 | Bachelor’s Button |
40 | Begonia |
41 | Clematis |
42 | Canna |
43 | Coneflower |
44 | Coreopsis |
45 | Cosmos |
46 | Crocus |
47 | Cyclamen |
48 | Delphinium |
49 | Dogwood |
50 | Flax Flower |
51 | Forget Me Not |
52 | Fuchsia |
53 | Globe Amaranth |
54 | Hellebore |
55 | Heliconia |
56 | Hollyhock |
57 | Hyacinth |
58 | Impatiens |
59 | Ixora |
60 | Lantana |
61 | Larkspur |
62 | Linaria |
63 | Lobelia |
64 | Mallow |
65 | Monkshood |
66 | Nasturtium |
67 | Nerine |
68 | Nicotiana |
69 | Pansy |
70 | Phlox |
71 | Plumeria |
72 | Protea |
73 | Rudbeckia |
74 | Scabiosa |
75 | Snowdrop |
76 | Statice |
77 | Stock |
78 | Strawflower |
79 | Sun Drops |
80 | Sweet William |
81 | Thistle |
82 | Torenia |
83 | Tuberose |
84 | Verbascum |
85 | Violet |
86 | Wallflower |
87 | Water Lily |
88 | Waxflower |
89 | Wisteria |
90 | Yarrow |
91 | Zephyranthes (Rain Lily) |
92 | Spider Lily |
93 | Passion Flower |
94 | Bird of Paradise |
95 | Bougainvillea |
96 | Crown Imperial |
97 | Cornflower |
98 | Indian Paintbrush |
99 | Queen Anne’s Lace |
100 | Trumpet Vine |
Here is a list of white flowers and their names in Hindi and English:
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Here’s a list of flowers name in English with their Sanskrit translations- useful for students, Sanskrit learners, or anyone curious about ancient Indian language!
English Name | Sanskrit Name (संस्कृत नाम) |
Rose | पाटलम् (Pāṭalam) |
Lotus | पद्मः / कमलम् (Padmaḥ / Kamalam) |
Marigold | सप्तपर्णम् / झंडूपुष्पम् (Saptaparṇam / Jhaṇḍūpuṣpam) |
Sunflower | सूर्यकान्तिः (Sūryakāntiḥ) |
Jasmine | जतीपुष्पम् / मल्लिका (Jatīpuṣpam / Mallikā) |
Hibiscus | जपापुष्पम् (Japāpuṣpam) |
Lily | कुमुदम् / सौरभपुष्पम् (Kumudam / Saurabhapuṣpam) |
Daisy | प्रथमिका (Prathamika) |
Tulip | कन्दपुष्पम् (Kandapuṣpam) |
Orchid | वन्देचालिका (Vandechālikā) (rare) |
Chrysanthemum | शतपत्री (Shatapatrī) |
Daffodil | नर्गिसपुष्पम् (Nargisapuṣpam) |
Lavender | लवङ्गपुष्पम् (Lavaṅgapuṣpam) |
Bluebell | नीलकान्तिपुष्पम् (Nīlakāntipuṣpam) |
Poppy | खसखसपुष्पम् (Khasakhasapuṣpam) |
Tulsi Flower | तुलसीपुष्पम् (Tulasīpuṣpam) |
Water Lily | कुमुदिनी (Kumudinī) |
Champa | चम्पकः (Champakaḥ) |
Palash | किंशुकः / पलाशः (Kiṁśukaḥ / Palāśaḥ) |
Ashoka Flower | अशोकपुष्पम् (Aśokapuṣpam) |
10 Flowers Name in English: Rose, Lotus, Marigold, Sunflower, Jasmine, Lily, Hibiscus, Daisy, Tulip and Orchid.
When we talk about fifty flower names in both English and Hindi, examples include Rose (Gulab), Lotus (Kamal), Marigold (Genda), Sunflower (Surajmukhi), Jasmine (Chameli), Lily (Lily), Hibiscus (Gudhal), Daisy (Gulbahar), Tulip (Kand Pushp), Orchid (Orchid), Lavender (Lavender), Daffodil (Nargis), Chrysanthemum (Shevanti), Peony (Gulbakawli), Dahlia (Dahlia), and many more. These names reflect a beautiful blend of local Indian terminology and international floriculture.
The flower known as Shevanti in Hindi is called Chrysanthemum in English. It holds cultural and aesthetic importance, especially in Asian countries like India and Japan. Interestingly, the full name of Marigold in botanical terms is Tagetes, which includes varieties like Tagetes erecta (African Marigold) and Tagetes patula (French Marigold).
In Japan, the national flower is the Chrysanthemum, a flower that is also a symbol of the Japanese royal family. This shows the deep cultural significance of flowers in different parts of the world.
The botanical name of the rose is Rosa indica, especially for the variety found in India, and more generally, it comes from the Rosa genus. The Hindi name Genda, which is commonly used during festivals and pujas, refers to the flower Marigold in English.
The flower Hibiscus belongs to the Malvaceae family, a group known for its ornamental and medicinal plants. Hibiscus is also revered in Indian traditions, especially in offerings to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Kali.
There are thousands of different types of flowers in the world. Some estimates suggest over 400,000 species of flowering plants exist, with each having unique characteristics and varieties. These species include wildflowers, tropical flowers, garden flowers, and flowering trees.
The biggest flower in the world is the Rafflesia arnoldii, also known as the corpse flower. It can grow up to 3 feet in diameter and weigh up to 15 kilograms. This flower is famous for its strong, unpleasant odor that resembles rotting flesh.
The rarest flower in the world is the Middlemist's Red, a species that is almost extinct. It is only found in two known locations, one in New Zealand and another in the United Kingdom. This flower is incredibly difficult to find in the wild and is highly sought after by collectors.
The Rafflesia arnoldii holds the title of the largest flower in the world. Its enormous size, reaching up to 3 feet in diameter, makes it a unique botanical wonder.
Some popular red flowers include:
Some well-known pink flowers include:
Beauty is subjective, but some of the most commonly regarded beautiful flowers include:
These flowers are admired worldwide for their exquisite colors, shapes, and fragrances.