Thlaspi
Symbolism: While it's not typically associated with deep cultural or mythological meanings like roses or lilies, it carries some symbolic associations like simplicity, humility, and natural elegance.
Description: Delicate clusters of small white flowers with four petals and pale green stamens bloom at the tops of tall, branching stems.
Named after: Thlaspi is not named after a person, but rather draws from its characteristics and traditional uses in ancient Greek medicine and botany.
Latin/Scientific name: Thlaspi arvense
Native to: Central and South Europe, South-West Asia
Flowering period: Late spring - Early summer
Vase life: 5 – 10 Days - Thlaspi is known for a moderate vase life, especially when kept cool and out of direct sunlight. It does best when stems are re-trimmed and placed in clean water.
Popular use in floral arrangements or bouquets: delicate filler flower often used in floral arrangements for its airy texture and soft, cascading green or white seed pods
Thlaspi is considered non-toxic to both cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). However, since many pennycress species contain glucosinolates, which can be mildly irritating if ingested in quantity, it’s still best to keep it out of reach of curious pet s.
When in stock in our shops: Thlaspi is one of our filler go tos and usually available throughout the year at both our Westmount and Pointe Claire stores.
