Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Gillyflower

See also: Gillyflower in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

The gillyflower is a medieval ancestor of the carnation.

Default alignment: affronty, or nearly so.

Gillyflower (1) §

Proper coloration: green leaves, with a red bloom.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Gillyflower (2) §

Proper coloration: green leaves, with a red bloom.

This depiction may be considered poor style as medieval armory typically showed gillflowers with their petals separated.

Artist: Bahja al-Azraq.

Gillyflower (3) §

Proper coloration: green leaves, with a red bloom.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Gillyflower (4) §

Proper coloration: green leaves, with a red bloom.

Gillyflower Slipped and Leaved §

Proper coloration: green leaves, with a red bloom.

Gillyflower In Profile (1) §

Proper coloration: green leaves, with a red bloom.

This depiction may be considered poor style as medieval armory typically showed gillflowers with their petals separated.

Artist: Bahja al-Azraq.

Gillyflower In Profile (2) §

Proper coloration: green leaves, with a red bloom.

This depiction may be considered poor style as medieval armory typically showed gillflowers with their petals separated.

Artist: Bahja al-Azraq. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.