Botanical Glossary
Plants and especially flowers are rich in symbolism and meaning. Edith Wharton often mentions them in passing and though they could be a detail easily overlooked, upon closer inspection they help to add a richness of texture to the narrative if one is familiar with their connotations.
In no particular order flower, trees and misc. plants from the stories written about are presented below.
Cedar
Pear
Sycamore Tree
Clove-Carnations
Dahlias
Laurel Grove
Lavender
Lemon Tree
Mulberries