What is Lunaria?

Why was the plant Lunaria chosen to represent homeopathic practice? The etymology of its name sheds some light on this question. Lunaria is derived from the Latin luna, meaning «moon». Lunaria annua is an annual or biannual flowering plant. It is famous for its translucent, coin-shaped (or full moon-shaped) seed pods that look like silvery disks.

The common name for Lunaria annua is «honesty» — a delicate metaphor that highlights the beauty of its transparent pods, a symbol of clarity and purity.