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Happy Birthday August babies! Your birth flowers are the gladiolus and the poppy. Your birthstone is the peridot. In Hawaii, peridots are said to be the tears of Pele, the goddess of volcanoes and lava. Meanwhile, the Egyptians called peridot the “gem of the Sun” and believed it had special healing powers. Learn all about the history, meaning, and symbolism of peridot, the August birthstone at Almanac.com/august-birthstone! . The August birth flowers, gladiolus and poppy, both symbolize remembrance. These two summer bloomers come in a variety of colors and make for great cut flowers. Learn more about the meaning, history, and symbolism behind the gladiolus and the poppy at Almanac.com/august-flower! . #august #birthflower #birthstone #augustbirthflower #augustbirthstone #gladiolus #poppy #poppies #peridot #gems #happybirthday #summer #almanac #oldfarmersalmanac #farmersalmanac