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The Gladiolus flower is also called a sword lily or a corn lily. Gladiolus in laittn means little danger, and from the shape of the flower it is easy to tell why. In ancient Rome it was a simple of the Gladiators. It is also the birth flower of the month of August. The Gladiolus symbolizes strength of character and honer. The flower, after being cut, will bloom sprouts from bitter to top over a period of two weeks. Some parts of the flower a piousness to eat, shall other varieties can cause rash on contact. Living inside the plant gladiolus thrips eat away at it. -LC

1. World Book Encyclopedia 8th ed.,1969 2. the flower expert https://www.theflowerexpert.com,content,mostpopularflowers/gladiolus