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The alstroemeria, also known as astromelia or lily of Peru, is a beautiful flower symbolizing lasting friendship and embodying qualities like understanding and empathy. It also represents prosperity, fortune, and good health, making it a versatile gift. The flower has a rich history and was named by botanist Carlos Linnaeus in honor of his friend, Baron Clas Alströmer.

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The alstroemeria, also known as astromelia or lily of Peru, is a beautiful flower symbolizing lasting friendship and embodying qualities like understanding and empathy. It also represents prosperity, fortune, and good health, making it a versatile gift. The flower has a rich history and was named by botanist Carlos Linnaeus in honor of his friend, Baron Clas Alströmer.

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It is the turn of those shy flowers.

Of those that hide among their


buds and that amaze us at the moment they open. Come and meet
the alstroemeria or better known astromelia.

They are really beautiful flowers. Its petals are full of nuances and
we can find them in different colors: white, yellow and orange. A
variety of colors that allows us to play and create authentic works of
art. But let's get Down to búshines.

Astromelia meaning
Astromelia is more than just a pretty flower. It has one of the most
beautiful meanings. It is the symbol of lasting friendship. Therefore,
it becomes the perfect gift for any of your friends or girlfriends.
Each flower contains six petals and each of them symbolizes a very
important facet of friendship: understanding, patience,
commitment, empathy, respect and humor. It is a flower that has it
all.

But astromelia does not have enough with a single meaning. It is a


flower that also evokes prosperity, fortune and good health. It is
one of the flowers that you can give to anyone without worrying
about its meaning.

The legend that hides Legend has it that there was a young man
named Quintral, he was the son of a chief of an Indian tribe.
Quintral was in love with a young woman named Amancay, he
didn't know it but she had the same feelings towards him.

One day without any warning a fever epidemic devastated the tribe
and no one knew the cure for this disease. Before long, the young
Quintral fell ill. One day his father heard him murmur a name:
Amancay. The father found out who it was and sent his warriors to
bring her to his son's side, but when they came to look for her,
Amancay had left.

Alstroemeria, usually called "astromelia", "lily of Peru" or "lily of the


Incas", is a genus of South America with about 120 species, mainly
from cool, montaneous regions in the Andes.

The genus was described by Carlos Linnaeus and published in Planta


Alstroemeria 8. 1762.2 The type species is: Alstroemeria pelegrina
L.

Etymology
Alstroemeria: generic name chosen by Carlos Linnaeus in honor of
his friend, the Swedish botanist Baron Clas Alströmer. Alströmer
collected the seeds on a trip to South America in 1753.

cultivation and uses


Many hybrids and about 190 cultivars have been developed, with
different markings and colors, from white, gold, or yellow to orange,
pink, apricot, red, purple, purplish, or lavender. Resembling a
miniature lily, the flower is popular in bouquets and commercial
flower arrangements. When cut and kept in a vase of fresh water,
its life is about two weeks. In English-speaking countries, she is
often called the Ulster Mary.

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