Sunday, March 23, 2014

Heraldic Plants

HERALDIC PLANTS
NameMeaningImageIrish Example

Fleur-de-lisSixth son
In Ireland this 'flower of light' can often have a Christian significance.
Fitzpatrick
Phelan
Oak Tree and Leaves, AcornsAntiquity and Strength
In Ireland the Oak tree was the most noble of the Chieftain trees.
O'Connor
Hegarty
HollyTruth 
Apples, Pears, FruitFreedom, PeaceAbbott
Hegarty
Wheat Sheaf/GarbPlentifulness, 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.
Rowe
Canavan
Red RoseHope, Joy. Symbol for the seventh son.White
Trefoil/ShamrockPerpetuity, longevity.
In Ireland the Shamrock was used by Saint Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity and thus has Christian significance.
Thompson
McCready
Quatrefoil/PrimroseGood tidings of Spring 
Double quatrefoilSign of the ninth son 
CinquefoilHope, JoyLambert
Langan

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