I think everyone of us love flowers. They are one of the world’s most beautiful things that make everyone’s lives more cheerful in various ways. Fresh flowers can have a higher impact on your well-being, and help you find peace of mind. Today for my free report, I am going to talk about "Gladiolus a.k.a., Sword Lily". 

Gladiolus, (genus Gladiolus), also called gladiola, plural gladioli, gladiolus, or gladioluses, genus of about 300 species of flowering plants of the iris family (Iridaceae). The genus occurs in Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South Africa, and tropical Africa. It is considered as August's official flower. Several species are widely cultivated for cut flowers and as garden ornamentals.

The flowering spike, which springs from a bulblike structure, the corm, can reach 60–90 cm (2–3 feet) in height. It bears numerous funnel-shaped flowers all clustered on one side of the stem, each with six petal-like floral parts. The leaves are sparse and swordlike.

* The British and Mediterranean gladiolus plants were often used for medicinal purposes. For example, the English used the plant’s corms (stem base) as a bandage and to extract thorns or splinters. The corms were also powdered and mixed with goat’s milk to soothe symptoms of colic. Parts of the gladiolus, however, are poisonous if eaten, and certain species cause irritation or allergic reaction when handled. Today we primarily use the gladiolus as a decorative flower in gardens and bouquets.

* With a gladiolus, you do not need to include a card expressing your feelings because the plant itself carries and imparts symbolic meaning to the recipient.

* The gladiolus flower symbolizes honor and remembrance, but it has other meanings too. It can also symbolize the following:

• Strength of character

• Faithfulness, sincerity and integrity

• Infatuation

• Never giving up

Reference:- https://www.nanzandkraft.com/blog/5-fun-facts-gladiolus-augusts-official-flower/

Below are some of the pictures of the varieties cultivated by us in our college campus for our Experiential Learning Programme-