What is a boutonniere?

What is a boutonniere?

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A boutonniere is a flower that you would put on a man's lapel for a fancy social event. It's usually just one rose or one calla, but boutonnieres can get super exotic. I have done succulent boutonnieres; boutonnieres made out of velvet flowers or glass flowers.