Edelweiss - This small white flower grows high in the Alps. It’s name comes from the German words Edel, which means noble, and Weiss, which means white. Noble Whiteness. It can be thought of as a symbol of purity and virtue. If is also a symbol of bravery and dedication. Legend has it that suitors would climb to high elevations to bring one of these flowers to their love, risking their own lives as proof of their devotion. #edelweiss #alps #freieherz