Red Gladiolus

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Gladiolus Center

More beauty amidst beauty…this time pink Gladiolus. :-)

Gladiolus Center Close-up

The close-up center of the gladiolus flower… 🙂

Gladiolus Flower

The gladiolus flower grows on a long stalk and its name is derived from the Latin word “gladius,” which means “sword.” Here is a bit of the symbolism of this flower ~ that giving a bouquet of gladiolus flowers conveys the message of piercing the giver’s heart with passion. 🙂