Flowers That Start With G | List & Examples

Some of the flowers that start with “G” include geranium, gladiolus, gazania, goldenrod, and grape hyacinth. A few flowers have Latin names that start with “G” as well.

Flowers that start with G examples
Geraniums have an earthy smell, and gardenias smell like strong perfume.

The unique bouquet included ginger and bird of paradise.

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Flowers that start with G: List of common names

These flowers have common names that start with “G.”

  • Gardenia
  • Gayfeather (aka blazing star)
  • Gazania
  • Geranium
  • Gerbera daisy
  • Geum
  • Ginger
  • Gladiolus
  • Globe amaranth
  • Globeflower
  • Globe thistle
  • Gloriosa daisy
  • Glory-of-the-snow
  • Gloxinia
  • Goat’s beard
  • Godetia
  • Golden Marguerite
  • Goldenrod
  • Grape hyacinth
  • Guara
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Flowers that start with G: List of Latin names

Here are the Latin flower names that start with “G” (with the common names in parentheses):

  • Gaillardia (blanket flower)
  • Galanthus (snow drop)
  • Garcinia sessilis (heilala)
  • Gomphrena globosa (globe amaranth)
  • Gypsophila (baby’s breath)

Flowers with other letters

For flowers that start with other letters, check out these other articles.

Flowers with A Flowers with F Flowers with L Flowers with Q Flowers with V
Flowers with B Flowers with H Flowers with M Flowers with R Flowers with W
Flowers with C Flowers with I Flowers with N Flowers with S Flowers with X
Flowers with D Flowers with J Flowers with O Flowers with T Flowers with Y
Flowers with E Flowers with K Flowers with P Flowers with U Flowers with Z

Frequently asked questions about flowers that start with G

What are Latin flower names?

Latin flower names are the scientific or botanical names of flowers as opposed to the common name. For example, Armeria maritima is the Latin name for sea thrift (a globe-shaped pink flower that grows in coastal areas).

In Latin flower names, the first word is the genus, which is the general type of plant (e.g., Rosa for “roses”). The second word is the species (e.g., Rosa canina). Many flowers go by the genus name (e.g., Agastache—one of the flowers that start with A).

When you write Latin flower names, the first word is capitalized, and the second word is not. Latin flower names should also be in italics. However, you can usually omit the italics and lowercase the first letter if the common name is the same as the genus name.

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Nicole has a master’s in English Education and detailed expertise in writing and grammar instruction. She’s taught college writing courses and written handbooks that empowered students worldwide.