HERALDIC PLANTS
    Name Meaning Image
     
    Fleur-de-lis Sixth son 
    In Ireland this 'flower of light' can often have a Christian significance.
    Oak Tree and Leaves, Acorns Antiquity and Strength 
    In Ireland the Oak tree was the most noble of the Chieftain trees.
    Holly Truth
    Apples, Pears, Fruit Freedom, Peace
    Wheat Sheaf/Garb Plentifulness, achievement of hope. 
    In Ireland the Garb often represented the fertility of a particular area. Saint Kieran blessed the corn crop so the symbol was sometimes used as a mark of respect to him.
    Red Rose Hope, Joy. Symbol for the seventh son.
    Trefoil/Shamrock Perpetuity, longevity. 
    In Ireland the Shamrock was used by Saint Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity and thus has Christian significance.
    Quatrefoil/Primrose Good tidings of Spring
    Double quatrefoil  Sign of the ninth son
    Cinquefoil Hope, Joy

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