Florilage

/ˈflɔːrɪlɑːʒ/ noun

Definition

Leaves and flowers considered together as decoration or ornamentation; the foliage and blooms of plants.

Etymology

From French florilage, combining flos (flower) with -lage or feuillade (foliage/leaves), likely influenced by French feuille (leaf). This term blends two plant components into one concept.

Kelly Says

Florilage is a reminder that interior and landscape designers don't just think about flowers alone—they compose with the whole living arrangement, orchestrating leaves and blooms as complementary elements.

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