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The Essay The Meaning of Flowers - Series 2 Episodes Available now
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Poppies
Fiona Stafford explores why poppies are a globally significant flower.
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Lavender
Fiona Stafford explores why Lavender is now more popular than ever after 2000 years.
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Daffodils
Fiona Stafford reveals that daffodils are awash with literary surprises, and are not Welsh
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Orchids
Fiona Stafford studies orchids, the largest flowering plant family, and a UK favourite.
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Bluebells
Bluebells are a British icon, voted our favourite flower but now a besieged Brexit symbol.