“The Virgin Mary is said to have had tears of carnations ... relatively low-maintenance flowers. While their meaning can vary widely based on their color, orchids are associated with elegance ...

Though initially pegged as a magic prodigy, Mary is soon outed as a beneficiary of the flower, a power source ... This is what the legions of Ghibli faithful mean when they talk about craft ...

Roses: They are the quintessential “Mary flower,” in honor of her title as “Mystical Rose,” symbolizing her beauty and grace, ...