👉 The term "polyanthi" is a Sanskrit word that means "flower of the year". It is often used in classical Indian poetry and literature to describe the beauty and splendor of an autumnal or winter flower. The name is derived from the Latin words "polynya" (meaning "flower") and "anthos" (meaning "spring"). In Hinduism, polyanthi is considered a sacred symbol of the changing seasons and the cycle of life and death.