Baby’s Breath
カスミソウ ・ Gypsophila elegans
The traditional meaning of Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila elegans, Caryophyllaceae) is “Gratitude, a pure heart and happiness.”
Flower meaning
Gratitude, a pure heart and happiness
Long used as a filler in bouquets, it is now just as often bunched as the main flower.
Botanical facts
- Botanical name
- Gypsophila elegans
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Typical color
- White
- Season
- Spring to early summer
About flower meanings
There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data
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