How do you pronounce hydrangea?
What does hydrangea mean?
The name hydrangea comes from the Greek words hydros, meaning water, and angos, meaning jar, which is fitting because these plants require a lot of water. Hydrangeas are often given on 4th wedding anniversaries to symbolize appreciation and heartfelt emotion.
Why is it called hydrangea?
The Latin name Hydrangea
He thought that the shape was reminiscent of an ancient water pitcher. Combining the words ‘hydro’ (=water) and ‘angeion’ (=barrel or pitcher) resulted in the name Hydrangea. An appropriate name, since all hydrangea varieties need a lot of water.
Is Hydrangea a name?
Hydrangea (/haɪˈdreɪndʒiə/) common names hydrangea or hortensia, is a genus of 70–75 species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. The earlier name, Hortensia, is a Latinised version of the French given name Hortense, referring to French astronomer and mathematician Nicole-Reine Hortense Lepaute.