The Challenge Day 15 / 30

A calla lily, as the name suggest is not actually a true lily. It is also not even a calla. The calla lily belongs to the genus Zantedeschia and is grown from rhizomes. It blooms late in spring and is also known as the arum lily, pig lily, the tantalizing water dragon and trumpet lily. Calla lilies are native flowers of southern Africa.

The main and the most significant calla lily meaning is magnificence and beauty. The calla lily name finds its origin from a Greek word for beauty. The calla lily meaning originates from a Greek myth that says the lily originated from the breast milk of Greek Goddess, Hera.

The Christian Easter service uses the calla lily meaning as a symbol of 'Resurrection'. The cone-like flowers are thought to symbolise trumpets heralding victory. Calla lily also symbolises Christ's passion on the cross. Throughout history, calla lily has been expressed in art and paintings with the Virgin Mary or with the Angel of Annunciation. This is because it symbolises purity, holiness and faith. Calla lilies are strong symbols of rebirth at spring, youth and innocence.

I find this flower simple and beautiful and have been meaning to blip it for ages but whenever I go to the florist (i've gone probably 5 times already), I always miss out in getting the last piece until today!

Halfway through the challenge! Yay!

Happy Friday to all! Roll on the weekend!