Happy Birthday, January babies! Your birth flowers are the Carnation and Snowdrop. Translated from Greek, carnation is often referred to as “flower of the gods.” It grew in the wild on the hillsides of Greece and is said to have been named by Greek botanist Theophrastus. The carnation’s history dates back to when it was used in garlands, art, and decor in ancient Greek and Roman times. At one time, the carnation was used to treat fevers in Europe. In the Elizabethan era, it was used to spice win

January’s birth flower is the carnation which symbolizes unconditional love. #carnation #January | Naturalist's Guide