Lilac
According to Greek mythology, the history of lilacs begins with a beautiful nymph named Syringa (the botanical name of the lilac).
Pan, the God of forests and fields, captivated by the beauty of Syringa, chased her through the forest.
Frightened by Pan's affections, Syringa escaped him by turning into an aromatic bush; the flower we now call lilac.
The flower of the eighth wedding anniversary and a symbol of the state of New Hampshire (symbolizing the resilient character of the citizens of that State), the lilac is often regarded
as a harbinger of spring, as the time of its bloom signals whether spring will be early or late.
In the language of flowers, purple lilacs symbolize the first emotions of love, while white lilacs represent youthful innocence.