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Named for fighters: Gladiolus flowers got their name because the leaves of the plant were shaped like a sword and made them think of the Roman gladiators.
Forbidden flower:Clement of Alexandra forbade Christians to adorn themselves with roses because they were thought to be a symbol of paganism, orgy, and lust. Tulips in songs: Tiny Tim became famous for singing the song “Tiptoe through the Tulips” on the TV show called Laugh-In”.
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