The symbolism of the Edelweiss as a badge of adventuring honor is best captured in Berthold Auerbach’s 1861 novel Edelweiss.
Q: Explain the symbolism of certain 'Marian flowers'. A: Let me begin with pointing to a very ... There are many flowers to symbolize Mary's purity: White Rose, Edelweiss, the Virgin or Madonna Lily, ...
Perched high in the rugged landscapes of the European Alps thrives a delicate yet resilient plant: the edelweiss. It's a star-shaped flower with silvery-white bracts, and it has uniquely adapted ...