Is Your Birthday In August?
Then you know: Your birth sign is either Leo or Virgo; Your birthstone is the beautiful green Peridot or Sapphire; And your birth flower is the Gladiola.Here are some fun facts you may not know: The Leo, symbolized by The Lion, rules by the heart. The Virgo, symbolized by The Virgin is kind hearted and faithful.
The Gladiola is also known as the Sword Lily. Gladiola means Sword in Latin In ancient Rome, Gladiators battled to the death and the victor was honored by Gladiola bearing crowds.
Gladiola with Long Tongued Anthrophine Bee
There are 160 Species of Gladiola, which is endemic in South Africa where it was discovered and originally pollinated by the Long Tongued Anthrophine Bee.