Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Common and Scientific Names
Common Names Scientific Names
Acanthus Acanthus sp.
Alpine Storksbill Erodium reichardii
Apple Malus pumila
Arrowhead Sagittaria sp.
Asparagus Asparagus sp.
Aster Aster sp.
Auricula Primula auricula
Aztec Lily Sprekelia formosissima
Bachelor Buttons Centaurea cyanus
Bamboo Bambusa sp.
Banana Tree Musa sp.
Bearded Iris Iris germanica
Bellflower Campanula sp.
Bird-of-Paradise Strelitzia reginae
Blackberries (fruit) Rubus sp. (fruit)
Blackberry Lily
 		Iris domestica
Black Larch Larix laricina
Bladder Campion Silene vulgaris
Bleeding Hearts Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Blue Marguerite Daisy  Felicia amelloides
Blue Passion Flower Passiflora caerulea
Breadfruit Artocarpus altilis
Cacao Theobroma cacao
Cactus, Barrel Echinocactus sp. or Ferocactus sp.
Cactus, Night-Blooming Cereus Selenicereus grandiflorus
Cactus, Prickly Pear Opuntia sp.
Cactus, Orchid Disocactus hybrid
Cactus, Rattail Disocactus flagelliformis
Calla Lily Zantedeschia aethiopica
Canterbury Bells Campanula medium
Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus
Cashew Anacardium occidentale
Catchfly
 		Silene sp.
Cattails Typha latifolia
Checkered Fritillaria Fritillaria meleagris
Cherries, Sour Prunus cerasus
Cherries, Sweet Prunus avium
China Aster Callistephus chinensis
Chinese Hibiscus Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum sp.
Cockscomb Celosia argentea var. cristata
Coconut Cocos nucifera
Common Greenshield Lichen (?)      Flavoparmelia caperata (?)
Convolvulus Convolvulus tricolor
Corn Zea mays
Crocus Crocus sp.
Crossandra Crossandra infundibuliformis
Crown Imperial Fritillaria Fritillaria imperalis
Cup and Saucer Flower Campanula medium calycanthema
Currant Ribes sp.
Cyclamen Cyclamen sp.
Cyprus Vine Ipomoea quamoclit
Daffodil Narcissus sp.
Dahlia Dahlia sp.
Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera
Dendrobium Dendrobium sp.
Dill Anethum graveolens
Dogtooth Violet Erythronium dens canis
Double Anemone Anemone coronaria (double)
Double Ranunculus
 		Ranunculus asiaticus var. hortensis
Double Tuberose Agave amica
Dreadlocks Amaranthus caudatus cultivar Dreadlocks 
Dwarf Iris Iris pumila
English Daisy Bellis perennis
English Ivy Hedera helix
English Oak Quercus robur
Epiphyte Epiphyte
Epiphitic Bromeliad Epiphitic Bromeliaceae
European Columbine Aquilegia vulgaris
European Holly Ilex aquifolium
Featherfoil Hottonia palustris
Fernleaf Peony Paeonia tenuifolia
Fig Ficus carica
Flanders Poppy Papaver rhoeas
Flowering Rush Butomus umbellatus
Forget-Me-Not Myosotis sp. 
Foxglove
 		Digitalis purpurea
French Marigold Tagetes patula
Fuchsia Fuchsia coccinea
Garden Peony
 		Paeonia lactiflora
Garden Phlox Phlox paniculata
Geranium - various Pelargonium sp.
Gladiolus Gladiolus sp.
Globe Artichoke Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
Gloxinia Sinningia speciosa
Golden Clematis Clematis tangutica
Gooseberry Ribes uva-crispa
Grain Amaranth
 		Amaranthus cruentus
Grapes (fruit) Vitis vinifera (fruit)
Grapevines Vitis vinifera (vines)
Grass Tree Xanthorrhoea sp.
Gum Cistus Cistus ladanifer
Hazelnut Corylus avellana
Heath Erica sp.
Hellebore Helleborus sp.
Hibiscus Hibiscus sp.
Hollyhock Alcea rosea
Honeysuckle Lonicera sp.
Hops Humulus lupulus
Hyacinth Hyacinthus orientalis
Hydrangea
 		Hydrangea macrophylla
Ivy Leaf Geranium Pelargonium peltatum
Japanese Fringed Iris      Iris japonica
Japanese Lanterns Alkekengi officinarum
Japanese Water Iris Iris ensata
Jasmine, Common Jasminum officinale
Jasmine, Yellow Jasminum odoratissimum
Jonquil Narcissus jonquilla
Kakabeak Clianthus puniceus
Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate Persicaria orientalis
Lady Slipper Orchid Paphiopedilum sp. or Cypripedium sp.
Larkspur Consolida regalis
Latan Palm Latania loddigesii 
Leach Orchid Stelis sp.
Lemon Tree Citrus x limon
Lesser Mallow Hibiscus hirtus
Lilac Syringa vulgaris
Lily Lilium sp.
Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis
Lombardy Poplar Populus nigra cultivar 'Italica'
Lotus Nelumbo nucifera
Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus caudatus
Madonna Lily Lilium candidum
Magnolia Magnolia sp.
Mango Tree Mangifera indica
Mayhaw
 		Crataegus aestivalis
May Tree
 		Crataegus monogyna
Melon Cucumis melo
Mexican Shell Flower Tigridia pavonia
Morning Glory Convolvulus sp., Ipomoea sp., etc.
Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus
Nigella Nigella sp.
Opium Poppy Papaver somniferum
Orange Lily Lilium bulbiferum
Oriental Clematis Clematis orientalis
Oriental Poppy Papaver orientale
Oxeye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare
Pansy Viola tricolor var. hortensis
Parrot Tulip Tulipa x gesneriana Parrot Group
Passion Flower Passiflora sp.
Pear Pyrus sp.
Peas Pisum sativum
Pineapple Ananas comosus
Pinks Dianthus sp.
Plums Prunus domestica
Polyanthus Narcissus Narcissus tazetta
Pomegranate Punica granatum
Poppy Papaver sp.
Poppy Anemone Anemone coronaria (single)
Primrose Primula vulgaris
Protea Protea sp.
Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea 
Raspberries Rubus sp.
Red Clover Trifolium pratense
Red Passion Flower Passiflora racemosa
Rhododendron Rhododendron sp.
Ribbon Grass Phalaris arundinacea
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus
Sausage Tree Kigelia africana
Scottish Thistle Cirsium vulgare or Onopordum acanthium
Sea Clubrush Bolboschoenus maritimus
Shamrocks Trifolium dubium or T. repens
Shootingstar Dodecatheon meadia
Snowball Viburnum Viburnum opulus
Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis 
Solomon's Seal Polygonatum multiflorum
Spiderwort
 		Tradescantia sp.
Starfish Iris Ferraria crispa
Stemless Gentian Gentiana acaulis
Strawberry Fragaria sp.
Strawflower Xerochrysum bractaetum
Stylized Bellflower Campanula sp.
Stylized Passion Flower Passiflora sp. Stylized
Sunflower Helianthus annuus
Swamp Rosemallow Hibiscus grandiflorus
Sweet Pea Lathyrus odoratus
Sweet William
 		Dianthus barbatus
Tamarind Tamarindus indica
Thatch Screwpine Pandanus tectorius
Tree Peony Paeonia suffruticosa
Trumpet Vine Campsis radicans
Tulip Tulipa sp.
Tulip Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera
Turk's Cap Lily Lilium superbum
Upland Cotton Gossypium hirsutum
Viola Viola tricolor
Wallflower Erysimum cheiri
Weeping Willow Salix babylonica
Wheat Triticum aestivum
White Water Lily Nymphaea alba or Nymphaea odorata   
Wild Orange Blossom
 		Citrus x sinensis?
Winged-stem Passion Flower Passiflora alata
Wisteria Wisteria sp.
Winter Clematis Clematis cirrhosa
Yellow Pond Lily
 		Nuphar sp.
Zonal Geranium Pelargonium zonale or Pelargonium x hortorum  
©  Updated 4/6/2025    Author: Terry Terrell