Which flower is recognized as the symbol of love?

Rose

The rose is considered the universal symbol of love and passion for centuries, crossing many cultures and epochs. In the time of the Roman Empire, roses were associated with Venus, the goddess of love. In Greek mythology, it is said that they grew from the ground watered by the tears of Aphrodite and the blood of Adonis. Roses continue to be a favored gift to express feelings of love around the world.