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[0323] Sword Lily (Gladiolus) Hello, everyone. This is the Today's Flower Podcast, opening the morning of March 23rd. The plant we will explore today is the Gladiolus, which holds a very strong story within its splendor. Let me first provide the detailed information about this plant. Flower Name: Gladiolus English Name: Gladiolus or Sword Lily Scientific Name: Gladiolus Symbolism: Passion, Strength of character, Preparedness, Victory Origin: South Africa and the Mediterranean coast Main Habitat: Well-drained, sunny temperate and subtropical soils Looking at the characteristics of the Gladiolus, the most noticeable feature is its long, sword-like leaves. Along the tall flower spike, multiple blossoms bloom sequentially facing one direction, from the bottom to the top. It comes in a wide variety of colors, such as red, pink, and yellow, making it highly loved for garden decoration or as a cut flower. Here is an additional interesting historical fact. The name Gladiolus originates fro...