🌱
seedling
Unicode: 1F331
Description
A seedling, often depicted with a green sprout emerging from a small mound of brown earth.
Group:
Animals & Nature > plant-other
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents new growth, planting, environment, nature, agriculture, or beginnings.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It is a universal symbol for germination and new life, making it popular for discussions about nature, sustainability, and planting.
Usage Examples
- Talking about gardening: 'Just planted my new seedlings! 🌱'
- Environmental awareness: 'Support local farmers and sustainable agriculture 🌱'
- New beginnings: 'A new chapter begins 🌱'
- Spring themes: 'Hello spring! Time for new growth 🌱'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for environmental themes, gardening, spring, or conceptual 'new beginnings'.
East Asian culture:
Can be associated with gardening, agriculture, or sometimes youthful innocence/growth.