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ROSS OF JERUSALEM. . Class 16,. Order:. This flower, has been frequently named Cross of Jerusalem, in most of the European languages, the French calling it croix de Jérusalem; the Spanish, cruces de Jerusalem; the Italians, croce di Cavaliert; the Germans, Hierosolymorum flos; the Portuguese, cruz de Malta; all tending to dedicate it to religion, and as it appears to have been introduced by the crusaders, we present it as the emblem of religious enthusiasm.